Patents by Inventor Michael Richard Pluta

Michael Richard Pluta 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: 9661907
    Abstract: A collapsible eyewear protector movable between an opened eyewear-receiving position and a closed collapsed storage position, the collapsible eyewear protector including first and second lens covers each including a first cover portion and a second cover portion, the collapsible eyewear protector further including a sliding mechanism having a first portion on the first lens cover and a second portion on the second lens cover where the first and second portions engage to permit the first lens cover to slide relative to the second lens cover between the open and collapsed positions, where in one embodiment the sliding mechanism includes a channel and a rail configured to slide within the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
  • Publication number: 20160088913
    Abstract: A collapsible eyewear protector movable between an opened eyewear-receiving position and a closed collapsed storage position, the collapsible eyewear protector including first and second lens covers each including a first cover portion and a second cover portion, the collapsible eyewear protector further including a sliding mechanism having a first portion on the first lens cover and a second portion on the second lens cover where the first and second portions engage to permit the first lens cover to slide relative to the second lens cover between the open and collapsed positions, where in one embodiment the sliding mechanism includes a channel and a rail configured to slide within the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
  • Patent number: 9215917
    Abstract: Protective eyewear cover that may be folded into or onto itself when removed from the eyewear, resulting in a profile that is slightly thicker than and slightly larger than the size of a single lens of the eyewear. The protective eyewear cover of the present invention is compact in comparison to certain conventional eyewear protection, such as a hard or semi-hard eyeglass case, yet offers maximum protection in comparison to other conventional eyewear protection, such as eyeglass bags or pouches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
  • Patent number: 9187938
    Abstract: A wirelessly-actuated, wall-mountable, deadbolt system for securing the locking of a door or window is provided that includes an actuator housing for storing therein at least a part of a electronically-controlled deadbolt actuator operable from a remote controller to direct reciprocal axial movement of a deadbolt, a deadbolt mechanically linked to the electronically-controlled actuator to move reciprocally upon actuation into and out of engagement with an opening in a side surface of the door or window; and a programmable controller to control actuation of the actuator and, thus, the deadbolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
  • Patent number: 9162630
    Abstract: A support system for adjustably supporting an object such as an electronic device is provide for use with existing cup-holders, such as those found on automotive vehicles. The system include preferably a rigid yet flexible cup insert, rigid yet flexible extension member, and a fixed and/or adjustable cradle to support the object, where the extension member may be manipulated to permit adjustment of the cradle (and thus the object supported on the cradle) relative to the user and the existing cup-holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
  • Publication number: 20150136237
    Abstract: A method for permitting the removal of a canister of fluid from a source of fluid is provided that includes loosening a canister of fluid from a source of fluid to expose a connection between the two, providing a form fitting non-permeable bag for collecting where the bag includes means for securing the top of the bag to prevent collected fluid from spilling out of the bag, wrapping the top of the bag of around the canister to bring the top of the bag proximate to the connection, disconnecting the canister from the connection while the bag is still positioned around the canister, and closing the securing means to close the top of the bag to seal off the canister within the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Richard PLUTA
  • Publication number: 20150102617
    Abstract: A collapsible system is provided for grasping and bagging an item on the ground, where the system includes an elongate cane having a proximal end that can be held by the user and a distal end, the system includes a set of claspers secured to a distal end of the elongate cane such that the claspers can be manipulated by the user, where the set of claspers includes first and second grasping arms each having a support hook configured to secure a portion of a bag between the set of claspers, and where the system also includes a control mechanism configured to permit the user to operate from the proximal end of the cane the set of claspers positioned to the distal end of the cane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
  • Publication number: 20150089718
    Abstract: A system for securing a shirt is provided that includes a retainer having an anterior portion and a posterior portion, the anterior portion of the retainer having a fastener for securing the anterior portion of the retainer to a corresponding fastener on an anterior portion of the shirt, and the posterior portion of the retainer having a fastener for securing the posterior portion of the retainer to a corresponding fastener on a posterior portion of the shirt. The system may be part of the shirt or discrete from the shirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
  • Publication number: 20150075233
    Abstract: A wirelessly-actuated, wall-mountable, deadbolt system for securing the locking of a door or window is provided that includes an actuator housing for storing therein at least a part of a electronically-controlled deadbolt actuator operable from a remote controller to direct reciprocal axial movement of a deadbolt, a deadbolt mechanically linked to the electronically-controlled actuator to move reciprocally upon actuation into and out of engagement with an opening in a side surface of the door or window; and a programmable controller to control actuation of the actuator and, thus, the deadbolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: MICHAEL RICHARD PLUTA
  • Publication number: 20150001266
    Abstract: A support system for adjustably supporting an object such as an electronic device is provide for use with existing cup-holders, such as those found on automotive vehicles. The system include preferably a rigid yet flexible cup insert, rigid yet flexible extension member, and a fixed and/or adjustable cradle to support the object, where the extension member may be manipulated to permit adjustment of the cradle (and thus the object supported on the cradle) relative to the user and the existing cup-holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
  • Publication number: 20140262843
    Abstract: Protective eyewear cover that may be folded into or onto itself when removed from the eyewear, resulting in a profile that is slightly thicker than and slightly larger than the size of a single lens of the eyewear. The protective eyewear cover of the present invention is compact in comparison to certain conventional eyewear protection, such as a hard or semi-hard eyeglass case, yet offers maximum protection in comparison to other conventional eyewear protection, such as eyeglass bags or pouches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
  • Publication number: 20140268005
    Abstract: Collapsible eyeglasses allow the user to pivot or rotate the lenses relative to each other to reduce the overall size of the eyeglasses for storage in a collapsed configuration. The eyeglass frames with lenses could rotate relative to each other about a pivot point positioned on or about the bridge of the eyeglasses. The eyeglass frames with lenses could hinge relative to each other about a point on or about the bridge of the eyeglasses. The eyeglass frames with lenses could be separated from each other. The invention provides eyeglasses that are more easily stored, are more convenient to carry, and more convenient to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
  • Patent number: D743166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta