Patents by Inventor Michael Starkey

Michael Starkey 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).

  • Publication number: 20260317064
    Abstract: One variation of a method includes, during a first time period: generating a product template for a product type that specifies product-handling parameters the product type; in response to a set of incoming product units of the product type entering the order fulfillment facility, accessing the product template; and selecting a tray for storing incoming product units in the set of incoming product units based on the product template. This variation of the method also includes, during a second time period succeeding the first time period: selecting the tray for fulfillment of an electronic order based on product-handling parameters specified in the product template; via the dispensing unit, dispensing a first product unit from the tray according to the electronic order; detecting a trigger to discard a second product unit; and, via the dispensing unit, dispensing the second product unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2026
    Publication date: October 15, 2026
    Inventors: Gilad Almogy, Jason Kalus, Eric Yehl, Michael Starkey, David Cameron Hosken, Brock Csira, Stephen Burke, Arni Lehto, Nathan Beckett
  • Patent number: 12759793
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for product handling and dispensing. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system comprising a plurality of storage units for storing one or more trays comprising one or more items; one or more dispense conveyors for lifting and dispensing at least one of the one or more items into one or more receiving units; and a shuttle comprising one or more tray retrieval mechanisms, wherein the shuttle is (a) movable relative to the plurality of storage units and (b) configured to (i) pick at least one tray of the one or more trays using the one or more tray retrieval mechanisms and (ii) transport the at least one tray to the one or more dispense conveyors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2026
    Assignee: Fulfil Solutions, Inc
    Inventors: Gilad Almogy, Jason Kalus, Eric Yehl, Stephen Burke, Brock Csira, Michael Starkey, Peter Yu, Leland Kirshen, Adam Medla, Amber Thomas, Arni Lehto, Allen Tang, Nathan Beckett, Christopher Culter, David Cameron Hosken
  • Patent number: 12637124
    Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing a usable hand truck with a tiltable electrical fan, power strip for powering electrical equipment, a storage compartment/tray for supplies and a moveable electrical LED (light emitting diodes) light source. The moveable light can rotate up and down, and be able to pivot to a left direction and to a right direction. The power strip can include a rechargeable battery supply with USB ports and outlets to allow the fan and light source to be connected. The power strip can include a power cord to plug in the power strip to an electrical outlet. The hand truck can further include a pivotable lift grate having a middle extending footer. The hand truck can include front facing footers for allowing the hand truck to stay upright whether the pivotable lift grate is raised upward or lowered into a lift position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan Byrne, Jeff Newman, Kent Mathis, Matt Willard, Michael Starkey
  • Patent number: 12569611
    Abstract: Various forms of anti-clog suction tips apparatus are disclosed. An exemplary anti-clog suction tip apparatus includes a suction tip assembly having a suction tip with a suction opening at a first end thereof for removing debris through suction, a hose attachment portion for attaching the suction tip assembly to a suction source, and an ejection wire channel. The apparatus further includes an ejection wire assembly having an ejection wire extending within the channel and an ejection button integral with or connected to the ejection wire. Applying a force to the ejection button advances the ejection wire through the channel such that an end portion of the ejection wire enters the suction tip and dislodges debris clogging the suction tip. The ejection wire may include an enlarged end portion such as, for example a ball tip. One or more of the components of the apparatus may be single-use and disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: H & M Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Sean Hensler, Thomas James Philpott, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Michael Starkey, Raeshon Lamont McNeil, Juan Carlos Perez, Thomas Eric Melin, Kenneth D. Ballard
  • Publication number: 20250205409
    Abstract: A method for collecting and filtering biological material from blood and other fluids during a surgical procedure includes: attaching a first cover including a suction port and an intake port to a collection trap; attaching a suction source to the suction port; attaching an instrument to the intake port, through which blood and tissue are suctioned and received into the collection trap; filing the collection trap with blood and tissue; removing the collection trap from the first cover; attaching a second cover to the collection trap in place of the first cover, the second cover including a suction port and a plunger, the plunger including a press head having a screen portion permitting blood and other fluids to pass; attaching a suction source to the suction port of the second cover; separating the blood from the tissue by deploying the plunger; and drawing off the blood through the suction port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2025
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Sean HENSLER, Thomas James PHILPOTT, Daniel Lee BIZZELL, Michael STARKEY
  • Publication number: 20250205411
    Abstract: Various forms of anti-clog suction tips apparatus are disclosed. An exemplary anti-clog suction tip apparatus includes a suction tip assembly having a suction tip with a suction opening at a first end thereof for removing debris through suction, a hose attachment portion for attaching the suction tip assembly to a suction source, and an ejection wire channel. The apparatus further includes an ejection wire assembly having an ejection wire extending within the channel and an ejection button integral with or connected to the ejection wire. Applying a force to the ejection button advances the ejection wire through the channel such that an end portion of the ejection wire enters the suction tip and dislodges debris clogging the suction tip. The ejection wire may include an enlarged end portion such as, for example a ball tip. One or more of the components of the apparatus may be single-use and disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2025
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Sean Hensler, Thomas James Philpott, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Michael Starkey, Raeshon Lamont McNeil, Juan Carlos Perez, Thomas Eric Melin, Kenneth D. BALLARD
  • Publication number: 20250136376
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for product handling and dispensing. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system comprising a plurality of storage units for storing one or more trays comprising one or more items; one or more dispense conveyors for lifting and dispensing at least one of the one or more items into one or more receiving units; and a shuttle comprising one or more tray retrieval mechanisms, wherein the shuttle is (a) movable relative to the plurality of storage units and (b) configured to (i) pick at least one tray of the one or more trays using the one or more tray retrieval mechanisms and (ii) transport the at least one tray to the one or more dispense conveyors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Gilad ALMOGY, Jason Kalus, Eric Yehl, Stephen Burke, Brock Csira, Michael Starkey, Peter Yu, Leland Kirshen, Adam Medla, Amber Thomas, Arni Lehto, Allen Tang, Nathan Beckett, Christopher Culter, David Cameron Hosken
  • Patent number: 12162683
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for product handling and dispensing. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system comprising a tray comprising one or more lanes and one or more openings disposed on a bottom surface of the tray; one or more supports positioned within at least one of the one or more lanes, wherein the one or more supports are configured to support one or more items; and one or more dispensing units comprising one or more dispensing arms, wherein the one or more dispensing arms are configured to (i) couple to, engage with, or lift the one or more supports and (ii) transport (a) the one or more supports, (b) the one or more items on the one or more supports, or (c) both the one or more supports and the one or more items to one or more receiving areas or receiving units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Fulfil Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gilad Almogy, Jason Kalus, Eric Yehl, Stephen Burke, Brock Csira, Michael Starkey, Peter Yu, Leland Kirshen, Adam Medla, Amber Thomas, Arni Lehto, Allen Tang, Nathan Beckett, Christopher Culter, David Cameron Hosken
  • Publication number: 20240217744
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for product handling and dispensing. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system comprising a plurality of storage units for storing one or more trays comprising one or more items; one or more dispense conveyors for lifting and dispensing at least one of the one or more items into one or more receiving units; and a shuttle comprising one or more tray retrieval mechanisms, wherein the shuttle is (a) movable relative to the plurality of storage units and (b) configured to (i) pick at least one tray of the one or more trays using the one or more tray retrieval mechanisms and (ii) transport the at least one tray to the one or more dispense conveyors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Gilad ALMOGY, Jason KALUS, Eric YEHL, Stephen BURKE, Brock CSIRA, Michael STARKEY, Peter YU, Leland KIRSHEN, Adam MEDLA, Amber THOMAS, Arni LEHTO, Allen TANG, Nathan BECKETT, Christopher CULTER, David Cameron HOSKEN
  • Publication number: 20240167487
    Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing a usable hand truck with a tiltable electrical fan, power strip for powering electrical equipment, a storage compartment/tray for supplies and a moveable electrical LED (light emitting diodes) light source. The moveable light can rotate up and down, and be able to pivot to a left direction and to a right direction. The power strip can include a rechargeable battery supply with USB ports and outlets to allow the fan and light source to be connected. The power strip can include a power cord to plug in the power strip to an electrical outlet. The hand truck can further include a pivotable lift grate having a middle extending footer. The hand truck can include front facing footers for allowing the hand truck to stay upright whether the pivotable lift grate is raised upward or lowered into a lift position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Brendan Byrne, Jeff Newman, Kent Mathis, Matt Willard, Michael Starkey
  • Patent number: 11937568
    Abstract: A cat litter scoop is provided, which includes a handle component, and a user replaceable scoop attachment. When a scoop attachment is inserted into the handle component, a scoop body contacts with a grip area within the body of the handle component. Further insertion force deflects the grip allowing the body of the scoop attachment to pass over grip teeth. The force of the deflection in concert with the geometry of the grip teeth help to retain the scoop attachment within the handle portion When a button is depressed, a protrusion beneath the button is translated into contact with the grip via a contact surface. As the button is further depressed, it deflects the grip in the same direction as the travel of the button. This move's the grip's teeth away from the scoop allowing the scoop to release from the handle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ELVI 9, LLC
    Inventors: Elva Janese Morris, Michael Starkey
  • Patent number: 11891099
    Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing a usable hand truck with a tiltable electrical fan, power strip for powering electrical equipment, a storage compartment/tray for supplies and a moveable electrical LED (light emitting diodes) light source. The moveable light can rotate up and down, and be able to pivot to a left direction and to a right direction. The power strip can include a rechargeable battery supply with USB ports and outlets to allow the fan and light source to be connected. The power strip can include a power cord to plug in the power strip to an electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan Byrne, Jeff Newman, Kent Mathis, Matt Willard, Michael Starkey
  • Publication number: 20230355858
    Abstract: Various forms of anti-clog suction tips apparatus are disclosed. An exemplary anti-clog suction tip apparatus includes a suction tip assembly having a suction tip with a suction opening at a first end thereof for removing debris through suction, a hose attachment portion for attaching the suction tip assembly to a suction source, and an ejection wire channel. The apparatus further includes an ejection wire assembly having an ejection wire extending within the channel and an ejection button integral with or connected to the ejection wire. Applying a force to the ejection button advances the ejection wire through the channel such that an end portion of the ejection wire enters the suction tip and dislodges debris clogging the suction tip. The ejection wire may include an enlarged end portion such as, for example a ball tip. One or more of the components of the apparatus may be single-use and disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Sean Hensler, Thomas James Philpott, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Michael Starkey, Raeshon Lamont McNeil, Juan Carlos Perez, Thomas Eric Melin, Kenneth D. BALLARD
  • Patent number: 11684710
    Abstract: Various forms of anti-clog suction tips apparatus are disclosed. An exemplary anti-clog suction tip apparatus includes a suction tip assembly having a suction tip with a suction opening at a first end thereof for removing debris through suction, a hose attachment portion for attaching the suction tip assembly to a suction source, and an ejection wire channel. The apparatus further includes an ejection wire assembly having an ejection wire extending within the channel and an ejection button integral with or connected to the ejection wire. Applying a force to the ejection button advances the ejection wire through the channel such that an end portion of the ejection wire enters the suction tip and dislodges debris clogging the suction tip. The ejection wire may include an enlarged end portion such as, for example a ball tip. One or more of the components of the apparatus may be single-use and disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: H & M Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Sean Hensler, Thomas James Philpott, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Michael Starkey, Raeshon Lamont McNeil, Juan Carlos Perez, Thomas Eric Melin, Kenneth D. Ballard
  • Patent number: 11617836
    Abstract: Apparatus for delivery of bone includes a syringe body and a plunger. The syringe body includes a tip at a bottom thereof, a funnel-shaped top at the top thereof, and a tubular section having a generally cylindrical interior wall defining a passageway extending from the funnel-shaped top to the tip. The plunger includes an elongate piston, a press head, and a handle. The piston extends between the press head at a lower end of the plunger, and the handle at an upper end of the plunger. The plunger is removably received within the passageway, with an extent of the plunger extending out of the funnel-shaped top away from the syringe body. The syringe body may be loaded with one or more bone pellets or cartridges containing bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: H & M INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Sean Hensler, Thomas Eric Melin, Ryan Shane Gorman, Thomas James Philpott, Michael Starkey, Lauren Mazzio
  • Patent number: D972650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: SPIDERMIND GAMES LTD
    Inventors: Michael Starkey, Christopher Jonathon Lunn
  • Patent number: D973136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: SPIDERMIND GAMES LTD
    Inventors: Michael Starkey, Christopher Jonathon Lunn
  • Patent number: D973137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: SPIDERMIND GAMES LTD
    Inventors: Michael Starkey, Christopher Jonathon Lunn
  • Patent number: D1067570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan Byrne, Jeff Newman, Kent Mathis, Matt Willard, Michael Starkey
  • Patent number: D1145268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2026
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan Byrne, Jeff Newman, Kent Mathis, Matt Willard, Michael Starkey