Patents by Inventor Michael T. Sweeney
Michael T. Sweeney 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).
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Patent number: 10449255Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and devices for treatments related to mammary tissue in subjects, including reducing the incidence of mastitis. In particular, the disclosure can relate to creating a physical barrier on a teat surface, in a teat canal, or in a teat cistern for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: Christopher A. Zook, Michael T. Sweeney, Rebecca R. Quesnell, Fiona Patricia Clements, Claude-Raymond René, Bruktawit Asfaw, Sarah Barbara Kokotoff, Dominic Dominicovich Ugbedah
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Publication number: 20180264118Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and devices for treatments related to mammary tissue in subjects, including reducing the incidence of mastitis. In particular, the disclosure can relate to creating a physical barrier on a teat surface, in a teat canal, or in a teat cistern for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Christopher A. Zook, Michael T. Sweeney, Rebecca R. Quesnell, Fiona Patricia Clements, Claude-Raymond René, Bruktawit Asfaw, Sarah Barbara Kokotoff, Dominic Dominicovich Ugbedah
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Patent number: 9987362Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and devices for treatments related to mammary tissue in subjects, including reducing the incidence of mastitis. In particular, the disclosure can relate to creating a physical barrier on a teat surface, in a teat canal, or in a teat cistern for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: Christopher A. Zook, Michael T. Sweeney, Rebecca R. Quesnell, Fiona Patricia Clements, Claude-Raymond René, Bruktawit Asfaw, Sarah Barbara Kokotoff, Dominic Dominicovich Ugbedah
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Publication number: 20160324148Abstract: The present invention is generally in the field of methods, compositions, and devices for reducing the incidence of mastitis in an animal. More specifically the invention includes methods and compositions for creating a physical barrier on the teat surface or in the teat canal of an animal for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders. In one embodiment, the methods and compositions are designed for use during the animal's dry period. In one embodiment, the methods and compositions are designed for placement in the teat cistern. In one embodiment, the methods and compositions are designed for placement in adhering to the external teat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Bruktawit Asfaw, Sarah Barbara Kokotoff, Fiona Patricia Clements, Claude-Raymond René, Dominic Dominikovich Ugbedah, Christopher A. Zook, Michael T. Sweeney, Rebecca R. Quesnell
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Publication number: 20160324969Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and devices for treatments related to mammary tissue in subjects, including reducing the incidence of mastitis. In particular, the disclosure can relate to creating a physical barrier on a teat surface, in a teat canal, or in a teat cistern for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Christopher A. Zook, Michael T. Sweeney, Rebecca R. Quesnell, Fiona Patricia Clements, Claude-Raymond René, Bruktawit Asfaw, Sarah Barbara Kokotoff, Dominic Dominicovich Ugbedah
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Publication number: 20140099615Abstract: There is provided an auditory feedback swim training device for use by a swimmer. The device includes a flow meter connectable to the swimmer and configured to measure a flow rate of fluid while the swimmer is swimming. A control unit determines a speed or distance of the swimmer from the measured flow rate. A selection tool is in operative communication with the control unit and configured to receive a user input corresponding to desired swimming performance data. An auditory feedback device is wearable by the swimmer while swimming and in operative communication with the control unit. The control unit is configured to derive the desired swimming performance data from the determined speed of the swimmer and generate a feedback signal corresponding to the derived swimming performance data. The auditory playback device is configured to project an audible signal corresponding to the feedback signal while the swimmer is swimming.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Topcor, LLCInventors: Michael T. Sweeney, James S. Sweeney, Robert M. Shahandeh
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Patent number: 8020737Abstract: A ratcheting strap-down system for use with a crossbar to securely transport any variety of objects. The ratcheting strap-down assembly includes a ratcheting receiver and a cam clamp receiver. The ratcheting receiver includes a ratcheting assembly and a locking mechanism and is adapted to engage a second end of a flexible strap. The flexible strap is preferably made from reinforced steel cog belt, making the system and the objects it's securing less susceptible to theft. The ratcheting strap-down system is particularly useful for securing one or more surfboards to the crossbars of an after-market roof rack assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Inventor: Michael T. Sweeney
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Publication number: 20100000257Abstract: A purse holder apparatus includes a first arm including a first surface contact element and a first connecting portion, a second arm includes a second surface contact element and a second connecting portion, and a compression element is connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: Michael T. Sweeney
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Patent number: 5806957Abstract: Automotive emblem lighting assemblies, and methods of making. One embodiment comprises a bezel mounted to a transparent/translucent lens, with junction therebetween which can be sealed. Viscous curable material is dispensed upon the lens rear and bezel. Bubbles within the viscous material are removed. A housing is bonded with the viscous material and bezel/lens. The curable material is cured and seals the assembly. A light source shines through the lens. The lens can have an emblem shaped recess or recesses. Part of the lens rear can be coated with substantially opaque material. A reflective-transmissive material coats at least part of the lens rear for light transmission/reflection. Diffusion can be by a diffusing agent in the viscous material, reflective surface on the light source, or diffusing material on the lens.Modifications: lens with no substantially opaque coating, an emblem shaped lens, reflective-transmissive material on the lens rear, and no bezel.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Siegel-Robert, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Prior, Michael T. Sweeney, Basil V. Gregorovich
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Patent number: 5643146Abstract: A stationary exercise cycle is disclosed having a drive wheel which receives both user driving force and automatically controlled friction brake resistance, i.e., it is a single-stage device. Free-wheeling is provided between a user-driven shaft and the periphery of the drive wheel, which is braked by a friction belt. Automatic resistance control is provided by an electronic system, which receives actual load information from a load cell, and RPM information from a speed sensor. The friction belt is tightened or loosened by a motor-driven pulley, in response to signals indicating an "error" between load command and actual load. The load information is accurately obtained by a pivoted member to which both ends of the friction belt are attached.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1996Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: Tectrix Fitness EquipmentInventors: Duane P. Stark, Michael T. Sweeney, James S. Sweeney, Jr.
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Patent number: 4949993Abstract: An exercising apparatus is disclosed which simulates stair-climbing. In order to reduce breakage problems in the force-transmitting structure between each pedal and a one-way rotating drive shaft, a pair of pulley wheels, each associated with a pair of cables, are used. Each pulley wheel rotates the drive shaft, and is pulled in one direction of rotation by a pedal-connected cable, and in the other direction of rotation by a cable connected to a return spring. Each cable on each pulley wheel reels into and out of helical grooves formed in the periphery of the pulley wheel.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1989Date of Patent: August 21, 1990Assignee: Laguna Tectrix, Inc.Inventors: Duane P. Stark, Michael T. Sweeney
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Patent number: 4938474Abstract: An exercise apparatus is disclosed which simulates a stair climber, and which determines the amount of user exercise by the speed of rotation of a flywheel. The speed of the flywheel is controlled to maintain the desired speed of stair climbing by a friction belt engaging the flywheel. A rotary electrical motor is moved in one direction to tighten the belt on the flywheel and in the opposite direction to loosen the belt on the flywheel. A slack sensor determines whether the motor has been moved to a limit in the belt-loosening direction. Incremental changes of motor energy are used to gradually reduce an error signal between command speed and actual speed. Pulse width modulation is used to vary the motor energy in accordance with the size of the error signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1988Date of Patent: July 3, 1990Assignee: Laguna Tectrix, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Sweeney, Duane P. Stark, James S. Sweeney, Jr.
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Patent number: 4234240Abstract: This relates generally to optical systems, and one application of the invention is for reducing deleterious effects produced by surface reflections on lenses in thermal imaging systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1977Date of Patent: November 18, 1980Assignee: The Rank Organization LimitedInventors: William T. Moore, Michael T. Sweeney
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Patent number: D642045Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Inventor: Michael T. Sweeney
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Patent number: D781684Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Topcor, LLCInventor: Michael T. Sweeney