Patents by Inventor Michael Ray

Michael Ray 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: 7081441
    Abstract: A composition for treating and/or cleaning surfaces comprises a nanoparticle component selected from the group consisting of metal oxyhydroxides, modified metal oxyhydroxides and mixtures thereof; a buffer/modifier component; optionally, an adjunct ingredient; and the balance of the composition being a polar solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Michael Ray McDonald, Helen Frances O'Connor, Robert Henry Rohrbaugh
  • Patent number: 7066998
    Abstract: Materials for coating, coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture comprising a nanoparticle system or employing the same to impart surface modifying benefits for all types of hard surfaces are disclosed. In some embodiments, dispersement of nanoparticles in a suitable carrier medium allows for the creation of coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture that create multi-use benefits to modified hard surfaces. In some embodiments, actively curing the coating composition on the hard surfaces, including, but not limited to by radiative heating the air surrounding the hard surface with the coating thereon can be used to increase the durability of the hard surface coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Henry Rohrbaugh, Michael Ray McDonald, John David Carter, Eugene Paul Gosselink, Chanchal Kumar Ghosh, Helen Frances O'Connor, Heather Anne Liddle, Marc Francois Evers, Morgan Thomas Leahy, Alan Scott Goldstein, Brian Joseph Loughnane
  • Publication number: 20060129016
    Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the water content of a sulfuric acid catalyst in a sulfuric acid-catalyzed process carried out in a reactor comprising: (a) withdrawing a portion of catalyst from the acid settler, forming a withdrawn catalyst stream; (b) continuously adding an SO3-containing substance to the withdrawn catalyst stream at a desired rate, forming a fortified catalyst, while maintaining the temperature of the fortified catalyst stream below about 60° F.; (c) returning the fortified catalyst to the reactor; whereby the water concentration in the fortified catalyst is maintained at 1.5 to 4 weight percent of the catalyst. A method is also provided for drying paraffinic feed or recycle hydrocarbon streams in a reactor system comprising contacting the feed or recycle hydrocarbon streams with spent sulfuric acid, whereby the feed or recycle streams are dried and whereby a portion of the sulfuric acid esters in the spent acid are converted to sulfuric acid and alkylate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Anderson, Michael Ray
  • Patent number: 7060925
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for processing mailpiece information in an identification code sorting system by an identification code server. In one embodiment, a primary identification code server receives an identification file containing identification information uniquely corresponding to a mailpiece. In this embodiment, the primary identification code server processes the mailpiece information and may send the identification file to a secondary identification code server. In another embodiment, a secondary identification code server receives an identification file from a primary identification code server and processes the mailpiece information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: United States of America Postal Service
    Inventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little
  • Patent number: 7053281
    Abstract: A cotton cultivar, designated 4646B2R, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cotton cultivar 4646B2R, to the plants of cotton 4646B2R and to methods for producing a cotton plant produced by crossing the cultivar 4646B2R with itself or another cotton variety. The invention further relates to hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 4646B2R with another cotton cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Emergent Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ray Robinson, Donald McLean Panter, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20060108763
    Abstract: A control arm assembly for a suspension system of a vehicle includes a one-piece extruded control arm for operative connection to a frame of the vehicle. The control arm assembly also includes at least one of a bushing and/or balljoint connected to the control arm and for connection to structure of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Ray
  • Patent number: 7021672
    Abstract: In a fluid system such as irrigation system, fluid conduit attachment is facilitated through the use of a coupling. The coupling may have a body with a first end attached to a component such as an irrigation component, and a second end designed to receive an end of a conduit. The first end may be integrally formed with the component or separately attached thereto. The second end has a bore into which the end of the conduit is inserted. A gripping mechanism is seated in the bore to grip the end of the conduit. A release mechanism slides to release the conduit. The coupling may have a bend and/or branches extending to extra ends. A second coupling may be added to form a rotatable swing joint. An indicator such as a blue color may be used to indicate compatibility of the coupling with the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent C. Ericksen, Alan John Smith, Michael Ray Ericksen
  • Patent number: 7020702
    Abstract: A method of obtaining information from a networked device is provided. The method includes the steps of defining a network; providing a network adapter communicatively connected to the network, the network adapter connected to the networked device; providing memory in the network adapter; updating information in the memory, wherein the information describes a status of the networked device; placing the information into a response frame; and sending the response frame in response to any command frame received by the network adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Heather Laudan Clark, Mark Walter Fagan, Richard Francis Russell, Michael Ray Timperman, Jason Eric Waldeck, Charles Thomas Wolfe
  • Patent number: 7015232
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ACE inhibitor-containing compositions stabilized by the presence of magnesium oxide. Preferably, the ACE inhibitor, quinapril, is protected from certain forms of degradation when prepared in a pharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of magnesium oxide as the stabilizing agent. The presence of magnesium oxide also lends itself to favorable processing conditions during the manufacture of ACE inhibitor-containing compositions, especially processing by wet granulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jane Ellen Daniel, Michael Ray Harris, Gerard Clifford Hokanson, Jay Weiss
  • Publication number: 20060051080
    Abstract: An apparatus for heating fluids produced in an oil producing well anywhere in the annulus that fluid exists. By incorporating the heating apparatus (10) as a section or joint of the tubing or attached to the down hole pump or gas lift system. Heating apparatus comprising an inner hollow tube (11 and 28). A heat source (12), supplied with electrical current by a suitable source of electrical energy or steam source (30) which may be employed. Outer cases (19, 20 and 29) that enclose termination areas creating moisture proof chambers (31 ). Threaded couplings (26 and 27) attached to the apparatus to allow integration of the heating apparatus (10) to existing piping system or pumping system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Ray Carr
  • Patent number: 7003871
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing or assembling a plurality of printed circuit boards to reduce rework at a printed circuit board assembly facility, which may include the following: cutting a first solder paste stencil based on a first solder paste stencil data set on a solder paste stencil cutting machine or device; utilizing the first stencil to apply solder paste to a first printed circuit board at a manufacturing or assembly facility; identifying a solder paste error condition with solder paste error information on the first printed circuit board; transmitting the solder paste error information for remote analysis; generating an adjusted first data set; transmitting the adjusted first data set to the printed circuit board manufacturing or assembly facility; utilizing the adjusted first data set to cut another solder paste stencil based on the adjusted stencil data; and utilizing the adjusted first solder paste stencil to manufacture a second printed circuit board without the solder paste error cond
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Integrated Ideas & Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Ray
  • Patent number: 7004182
    Abstract: Ultrasonic cleaning devices comprise a sonotrode and a power supply adapted to supply current to the sonotrode, and further include one or more features which facilitate use of the ultrasonic cleaning devices by consumers, improve the safety of the ultrasonic cleaning devices when used by consumers, and/or improve the cleaning efficiency of the ultrasonic cleaning devices when used by consumers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dean Larry Duval, Tim Van Hauwermeiren, Sonia Gaaloul, Lieven Richard Deketele, Michael Ray McDonald
  • Publication number: 20060029693
    Abstract: Feed grains for livestock rations or ethanol production are treated with a solution containing a non-protein nitrogen compound, such as urea, to enhance digestibility. The enhanced digestibility of the treated grain improves the feed utilization efficiency of the livestock ration. The treatment solution of this invention may be used with or without accompanying mechanical processing, such as dry-rolling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: BEEF SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Paul Defoor, Brett Gardner, Michael Ray
  • Patent number: 6978504
    Abstract: A multifunctional hand tool is disclosed having multiple tool components for use to service and repair sprinkler and irrigation systems. The hand tool includes eight tool implements positioned on four reversible tool couplings. Each one of the four tool couplings are received by an end of one of two reversible servant couplings. The two servant couplings are each received by an end of a master coupling. The master coupling is received by a threaded insert. The insert is then received by a handle. The handle includes a retractable rotary head key for extracting a rotary sprinkler head, a releasable clamp, and a sprinkler nozzle adjustment mechanism for adjusting the spray pattern of a sprinkler nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products
    Inventors: Alan John Smith, Michael Ray Ericksen, Rodger Leroy Fulwider
  • Patent number: 6977353
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention identify and sort a mailpiece with destination information by sorting the mailpiece using a code on the front of the mailpiece, if there is a code on the front of the mailpiece. If the mailpiece does not have the code on the front of the mailpiece, and if there is a code on the back of the mailpiece, the mailpiece is identified using a code on the back of the mailpiece. If the mailpiece does not have the code on the front or on the back of the mailpiece, then the mailpiece is sorted in an identification code system. In the identification code system, an identification code is applied to the back of the mailpiece and a postal code is applied to the front of the mailpiece in accordance with the destination information. An identification file corresponding to the identification code is then created. The identification file may be accessed by a plurality of nodes in the identification code system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Margaret Boldt, legal representative, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., deceased
  • Patent number: 6973879
    Abstract: A small arms projectile for an increase in accuracy, incapacitation effects, and penetration of light material targets. The projectile includes a monolithic heat-treated steel core with a plated on jacket for strong adherence. A swaged or machined cannelure groove to provide a secure interface with conventional cartridge cases, support operation in semi-automatic and full automatic firearms, and a consistent shot start is also provided. An aero-ballistic efficient nose for increasing the projectile's ballistic coefficient and dynamically adapting to soft and hard targets and light material in a novel manner is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Inventors: Hugh Anthony McElroy, Michael Ray Harris
  • Publication number: 20050241217
    Abstract: Carbonaceous materials are thermally upgraded in a pressurized steam environment to remove moisture and other byproducts. A variety of water/solid separation devices may be employed in a process vessel to maximize moisture removal from the upgraded charge. Heating media inlet nozzles and process chamber vents are strategically positioned at the process vessel wall to minimize short circuiting of heating media to vessel outlet vents and to continuously separate hot water removed from the charge and condensed steam, such that the upgraded material removed from the process vessel is not discharged with accompanying free moisture. After upgrading, the charge may be rehydrated to improve its stability during shipping and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Hogsett, Philippus Meyer, Michael Ray, Michael Schlegel, Sheldon Schultz
  • Patent number: 6955834
    Abstract: Materials for coating, coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture comprising a nanoparticle system or employing the same to impart surface modifying benefits for all types of inanimate hard surfaces are disclosed. In some embodiments, dispersement of nanoparticles in a suitable carrier medium allows for the creation of coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture that create multi-use benefits to modified hard surfaces. These surface modifications can produce long lasting or semi-permanent multi-use benefits that include at least one of the following improved surface properties: wetting and sheeting, quick drying, uniform drying, soil removal, self-cleaning, anti-spotting, anti-soil deposition, cleaner appearance, enhanced gloss, enhanced color, minor surface defect repair, smoothness, anti-hazing, modification of surface friction, release of actives and transparency, relative to hard surfaces unmodified with such nanoparticle systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Henry Rohrbaugh, Alan Scott Goldstein, Michael Ray McDonald, Helen Frances O'Connor, Heather Anne Liddle, John Michael Jensen, Nabil Yaqub Sakkab
  • Patent number: 6950291
    Abstract: The present invention provides magnetic structure, particularly an isolation transformer, which includes a shield to prevent radiation of electromagnetic interference (“EMI”). The magnetic structure includes a support structure, or bobbin, on which are mounted windings formed from electrical conductors. The windings are electrically connected to termination points, which provide the electrical interconnections for the magnetic structure. A magnetic core can be included in the support structure to provide optimal magnetic properties to the device. An EMI shield formed from a metallic foil such as copper is wrapped around the winding to prevent the radiation of EMI. The EMI shield is connected to a shield pin in the support structure by a conductive strap such that the shield pin is electrically connectable to a fixed potential through a safety rated capacitor to provide a low impedance path for currents induced in the EMI shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Joao Luiz Andres, Michael Ray Bell
  • Patent number: D514749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Daisy Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: W. Grady Fort, II, Randy Alan Love, Michael Ray Stephens