Patents by Inventor Michael Silverman

Michael Silverman 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).

  • MOP
    Publication number: 20120180236
    Abstract: A disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad for a mop includes a layer of sponge material, a layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin fixedly attached to the layer of sponge material and attachment structure secured to the layer of sponge material for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the mop. In using the cleaning pad, the layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin is the layer that contacts the surface to be cleaned. The cleaning pad may be provided with a suitable attachment structure for mounting the pad onto a butterfly mop, a squeeze mop or a roller mop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Michelson, Robert Cavalcanti, Michael Silverman
  • Publication number: 20120167767
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for separation in processing of feedstocks are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a tubular vessel having a square pipe entry and a vapor outlet, wherein the vapor outlet is positioned at the top of the tubular vessel, and wherein the square pipe entry is tangential to an inner diameter of the tubular vessel; a barrel positioned below the tubular vessel; and a double isolation knife valve positioned between the tubular vessel and the barrel, wherein a stream of gas and solids enters the tubular vessel through the square pipe entry, and wherein the gas and solids are separated by using centrifugal force, and wherein the gas exits the vapor outlet and the solids are collected in the barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen K. Pavel, Michael A. Silverman, Steven A. Kalota
  • Publication number: 20120168537
    Abstract: Improved reactor feed nozzles are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a feed nozzle comprises an inner tubing encased within an outer heat shield tubing, a first circular hole fabricated in the inner tubing, the first circular hole having a first diameter and serving as a discharge hole, a second circular hole fabricated in the outer heat shield tubing, the second circular hole having a second diameter, wherein the second diameter is larger than the first diameter; and a welded tip for extending a flow path at a declining angle, the welded tip having a section extending at a predetermined angle from the inner tubing to the discharge hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen K. Pavel, Michael A. Silverman, Steven A. Kalota
  • Publication number: 20120167989
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for lift gas distribution are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a lift gas distributor comprises a plate having a surface and an underside, the plate having a first diameter; a center section of the plate having a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is larger than the second diameter; a predetermined number of holes having a third diameter drilled into the surface of the plate, the holes drilled at an angle, the holes evenly distributed in the center section; and a plurality of tubes welded onto the underside of the plate, each tube having a predetermined length, wherein each tube is welded onto each hole. Lift gas passes through the tubes and holes into a reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen K. Pavel, Michael A. Silverman, Steven A. Kalota
  • Publication number: 20120144614
    Abstract: A disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad for a hand held cleaning implement having an elongated handle includes a layer of sponge material, a layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin fixedly attached to the layer of sponge material and attachment structure fixedly secured to the layer of sponge material for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the cleaning implement. In one embodiment of the invention the attachment structure includes a backing plate which is fixedly mounted onto the layer of sponge material and a pair of wing screw assemblies which are removably and slidably mounted on the backing plate for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the cleaning implement. In using the hand held cleaning implement the layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin is the layer that contacts the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Michelson, Robert Cavalcanti, Michael Silverman
  • Mop
    Patent number: 8087121
    Abstract: A disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad for a mop includes a layer of sponge material, a layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin fixedly attached to the layer of sponge material and attachment structure fixedly secured to the layer of sponge material for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the mop. In one embodiment of the invention the mop is a squeeze mop which includes a mounting plate and the attachment structure includes a backing plate which is fixedly mounted onto the layer of sponge material and a pair of wing screw assemblies which are removably and slidably mounted on the backing plate for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the mounting plate. In using the cleaning pad the layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin is the layer that contacts the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Butler Home Products, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Michelson, Robert Cavalcanti, Michael Silverman
  • Patent number: 8079112
    Abstract: A disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad for a hand held cleaning implement having an elongated handle includes a layer of sponge material, a layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin fixedly attached to the layer of sponge material and attachment structure fixedly secured to the layer of sponge material for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the cleaning implement. In one embodiment of the invention the attachment structure includes a backing plate which is fixedly mounted onto the layer of sponge material and a pair of wing screw assemblies which are removably and slidably mounted on the backing plate for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the cleaning implement. In using the hand held cleaning implement the layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin is the layer that contacts the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Butler Home Products, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Michelson, Robert Cavalcanti, Michael Silverman
  • Patent number: 7935192
    Abstract: A rotatable, portable drum auger drain cleaning device includes a rotational control which is biased towards the off position. The rotational control device is utilized in conjunction with a motor and the drum to direct drum rotation. The rotational control is typically biased in the off position making it the default position. The rotational control must therefore be manually moved to either a forward or reverse position. When in the forward position, the rotational control can be locked, and when in the reverse position, the switch must be manually held in position or the switch will return to the off position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: General Wire Spring Co.
    Inventors: David Silverman, Michael Silverman, Anton D. Pfeiffer
  • Publication number: 20100139696
    Abstract: A rotatable, portable drum auger drain cleaning device includes a rotational control which is biased towards the off position. The rotational control device is utilized in conjunction with a motor and the drum to direct drum rotation. The rotational control is typically biased in the off position making it the default position. The rotational control must therefore be manually moved to either a forward or reverse position. When in the forward position, the rotational control can be locked, and when in the reverse position, the switch must be manually held in position or the switch will return to the off position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: GENERAL WIRE SPRING CO.
    Inventors: David Silverman, Michael Silverman, Anton D. Pfeiffer
  • Publication number: 20090249568
    Abstract: A mop having a handle with a wringing frame disposed at a distal end, which defines a cam slot. An actuator lever is pivotally attached to the handle intermediate the distal and proximal ends and is coupled to an actuator linkage that extends into the internal hollow of the handle and connects to a pad plate, which supports a cleaning pad, such as a sponge thereon at the distal end of the mop. The pad plate has hinges that permit it to bend upon itself. When the actuator lever is moved to wring the cleaning pad, the actuator linkage pulls the pad plate at least partially through the cam slot, causing it to bend at the hinges and wring the cleaning pad supported thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Cavalcanti, Michael Silverman, Robert Michelson
  • Publication number: 20080216260
    Abstract: A scraper sponge for cleaning and scraping away unwanted substances from an object or surface comprising a sponge body defining a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and a scraper secured to one of the first and second surfaces. As an alternative, the sponge body defines an aperture for securing the scraper therein. The scraper has a tip portion defining at least one edge and a depressible surface to which forces are applied to manipulate the scraper. The edge is narrow and adapted for entering corners, grooves and crevices and for scraping surfaces. The scraper is at least semi rigid and the depressible surface is contoured to facilitate effective scraping. The sponge body has at least one surface adapted for cleaning and scouring and is usable with or without the scraper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Silverman, Robert Michelson, Robert Cavalcanti
  • Publication number: 20070192978
    Abstract: A disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad for a hand held cleaning implement having an elongated handle includes a layer of sponge material, a layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin fixedly attached to the layer of sponge material and attachment structure fixedly secured to the layer of sponge material for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the cleaning implement. In one embodiment of the invention the attachment structure includes a backing plate which is fixedly mounted onto the layer of sponge material and a pair of wing screw assemblies which are removably and slidably mounted on the backing plate for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the cleaning implement. In using the hand held cleaning implement the layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin is the layer that contacts the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Michelson, Robert Cavalcanti, Michael Silverman
  • Publication number: 20070174083
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for presenting leasing arrangements for a plurality of rental spaces. The method includes the steps of providing a graphical user interface that depicts the plurality of rental spaces within a two-dimensional layout on a display of the graphical user interface where a relative size and relative location of each rental space on the display is proportional to a relative physical size and relative location of the actual rental spaces and associating a menu with at least some of the rental spaces on the display where the menu provides additional information regarding the rental space, building, rental space user prospects and associated documents. The method and apparatus also allow user IDs to simultaneously have access to information in multiple database partitions within a management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: LEO SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Silverman, Paul Muessig, James Weber
  • Publication number: 20070089255
    Abstract: A traditional floor cleaning implement comprising a plurality of pieces which, when assembled, form the traditional floor cleaning implement and a container for holding the implement. In one embodiment, the kit includes a mop head, a plurality of separate handle sections adapted to be joined together to form a mop handle, the mop handle being adapted to be joined to the mop head, and a container for holding the mop head and the separate handle sections. In another embodiment, the kit includes a broom head, a plurality of separate handle sections adapted to be joined together to form a broom handle and a container for holding the broom head and the separate broom handle sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Michelson, Michael Silverman, Harris Footer, Thomas Dunn, Stephen Phillips, Paul Connolly, Jurgen Parlowski
  • Publication number: 20070090021
    Abstract: Supercritical conversion of hydrocarbons boiling above 538° C. (1000° F.) with a solvating hydrocarbon at a weight ratio of solvating hydrocarbon to high-boiling hydrocarbons of at least 2:1 and at conditions above the critical temperature and pressure of the high-boiling hydrocarbons-solvent mixture, in the presence of hot fluidized solids. The hydrocarbons are supplied to a reaction zone at a temperature below that of the hot solids supplied thereto, whereby the resulting hydrocarbons-solids suspension has a thermal equilibrium temperature corresponding to the reaction temperature. The conversion has high rates of sulfur, nitrogen and metals removal, nearly complete conversion to lower molecular weight products, high naphtha and distillate selectivity, and low coke formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas McCall, Pritham Ramamurthy, Kiran Shah, Michael Silverman, Martin Van Sickels
  • Publication number: 20070074362
    Abstract: A disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad for a hand held cleaning implement having an elongated handle includes a layer of sponge material, a layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin fixedly attached to the layer of sponge material and attachment structure fixedly secured to the layer of sponge material for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the cleaning implement. In one embodiment of the invention the attachment structure includes a backing plate which is fixedly mounted onto the layer of sponge material and a pair of wing screw assemblies which are removably and slidably mounted on the backing plate for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the cleaning implement. In using the hand held cleaning implement the layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin is the layer that contacts the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Michelson, Robert Cavalcanti, Michael Silverman
  • Patent number: 7144498
    Abstract: Supercritical conversion of hydrocarbons boiling above 538° C. (1000° F.) with a solvating hydrocarbon at a weight ratio of solvating hydrocarbon to high-boiling hydrocarbons of at least 2:1 and at conditions above the critical temperature and pressure of the high-boiling hydrocarbons-solvent mixture, in the presence of hot fluidized solids. The hydrocarbons are supplied to a reaction zone at a temperature below that of the hot solids supplied thereto, whereby the resulting hydrocarbons-solids suspension has a thermal equilibrium temperature corresponding to the reaction temperature. The conversion has high rates of sulfur, nitrogen and metals removal, nearly complete conversion to lower molecular weight products, high naphtha and distillate selectivity, and low coke formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Kellogg Brown & Root LLC
    Inventors: Thomas F. McCall, Pritham Ramamurthy, Kiran V. Shah, Michael A. Silverman, Martin John Van Sickels
  • Publication number: 20050222861
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for presenting leasing arrangements for a plurality of rental spaces. The method includes the steps of providing a graphical user interface that depicts the plurality of rental spaces within a two-dimensional layout on a display of the graphical user interface, where a relative size and relative location of each rental space on the display is proportional to a relative physical size and relative location of the actual rental spaces and associating a menu with at least some of the rental spaces on the display where the menu provides additional information regarding the rental space, building, rental space user prospects and associated documents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Silverman, Paul Muessig, James Weber
  • Publication number: 20050167333
    Abstract: Supercritical conversion of hydrocarbons boiling above 538° C. (1000° F.) with a solvating hydrocarbon at a weight ratio of solvating hydrocarbon to high-boiling hydrocarbons of at least 2:1 and at conditions above the critical temperature and pressure of the high-boiling hydrocarbons-solvent mixture, in the presence of hot fluidized solids. The hydrocarbons are supplied to a reaction zone at a temperature below that of the hot solids supplied thereto, whereby the resulting hydrocarbons-solids suspension has a thermal equilibrium temperature corresponding to the reaction temperature. The conversion has high rates of sulfur, nitrogen and metals removal, nearly complete conversion to lower molecular weight products, high naphtha and distillate selectivity, and low coke formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas McCall, Pritham Ramamurthy, Kiran Shah, Michael Silverman, Martin Van Sickels
  • Patent number: D525467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Butler Home Products, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Michelson, Michael Silverman, Marc Drucker