Patents by Inventor Michael Slate

Michael Slate 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: 11419364
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a peg system for modularly arranging cigars. The modular arrangement may include at least stacking the cigars and separating them from other cigars placed on the same tray. The peg system comprises a plurality of components including at least a wall and a connector. The wall fits into a connector gap of the connector to form the peg system. The peg system is removably attached to a tray by inserting a base of the connector into a tray gap of the tray. Thereafter, a plurality of cigars is stacked and separated on the tray by using the installed peg system on the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Publication number: 20210195946
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a peg system for modularly arranging cigars. The modular arrangement may include at least stacking the cigars and separating them from other cigars placed on the same tray. The peg system comprises a plurality of components including at least a wall and a connector. The wall fits into a connector gap of the connector to form the peg system. The peg system is removably attached to a tray by inserting a base of the connector into a tray gap of the tray. Thereafter, a plurality of cigars is stacked and separated on the tray by using the installed peg system on the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Publication number: 20200037661
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a hydro system for cigar humidification. The hydro system consists of multiple components such as a hydro tray, gel crystals (such as sodium polyacrylamide) that go into the hydro tray to soak up the solution, a humidor solution that is poured into the hydro tray, and a hydro stick i.e., a wet hydro stick with solution. Some models may have a wood cover or a wood tray. All these components work together to help regulate the internal relative humidity inside the humidor (i.e., the cigar cabinet).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Publication number: 20070237573
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for transporter shaft coupling and decoupling to assure alignment of a user interface with a control shaft through matching asymmetric cylindrical surfaces and alignment of an upper shaft segment and a lower shaft segment with ribs meshing with grooves on rings attached to the upper shaft. A tone confirms proper connection. Alignment apparatus is protected from damage associated with torques applied to the control shaft by tab features designed to first give way before other damage is incurred and from moisture by apparatus that seals the connection between upper and lower shaft segments. The user is protected from sudden loss of control by requiring the user interface to execute a sequence of linear and rotational manipulations during assembly of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: R. Arling, W. Kelly, Kevin Webber, Andrew Steiner, Michael Slate
  • Patent number: 7000933
    Abstract: A method for attaching a carrier, such as a trailer, to a dynamically balanced transporter. The carrier is attached to the transporter with a pivot. The pivot axis of the carrier is coincident with the axis of rotation of the wheels of the transporter. This method of attachment minimizes the impact of the trailer on the ability of the transporter to maintain dynamic balance and control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: R. William Arling, J. Douglas Field, John David Heinzmann, Jeffrey W. Hill, Michael Slate
  • Publication number: 20050144251
    Abstract: A system and method for providing data files, such as ringtones, screensavers, games, and other types of application software, to a mobile telephone, such as a cellular telephone, is disclosed. An illustrative system is internet-based and provides subscribers with access via a general purpose computer to a large number of data files that are selectable by subscribers for storing in respective user-specific data lockers that are established by the system. Users may access their user-specific data lockers via a URL link that is sent to their mobile phones by the system as a text message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Slate
  • Publication number: 20040129464
    Abstract: A method for attaching a carrier, such as a trailer, to a dynamically balanced transporter. The carrier is attached to the transporter with a pivot. The pivot axis of the carrier is coincident with the axis of rotation of the wheels of the transporter. This method of attachment minimizes the impact of the trailer on the ability of the transporter to maintain dynamic balance and control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: R. William Arling, J. Douglas Field, John David Heinzmann, Jeffrey W. Hill, Michael Slate
  • Patent number: D864794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: SEGWAY INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. Waters, Michael Slate, Derek Hugger, Anthony Foale
  • Patent number: D864795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Segway Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Waters, Michael Slate, Derek Hugger, Anthony Foale, Robert Deddens, Rafael Alfredo Rexach
  • Patent number: D910912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Patent number: D914962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Patent number: D969622
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Patent number: D980516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Patent number: D980517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Patent number: D981036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Patent number: D985190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Patent number: D1004348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett
  • Patent number: D1014841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Slate, Ian Winston Scott Bennett