Patents by Inventor Michael V. Smeja
Michael V. Smeja 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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Publication number: 20220024026Abstract: The present invention is related to a door opener multitool. The door opener multitool includes an opener member and a case member. The opener member and the case member are removably attached. A recess in a middle member of the opener member engages a pair of raised members on the case member to secure the opener member to the case member. A user may hold the opener member from the handle, and use the hook to grab door handle, drawer handle or the like to open such devices without directly contacting those surfaces. Such configuration allows an extra level of hygiene by allowing the user to avoid contacting frequently touched surfaces. The tip may also include a blunt end sized to push buttons. The case member allows hygienic and safe storage of the door opener multitool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Limitless Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Publication number: 20210095476Abstract: A roof mounting bracket is disclosed which creates a deformation in a roof panel seam using opposing set points. In a preferred embodiment, a generally U-shaped bracket includes two or more threaded fasteners in a first arm of the bracket and one or more opposing threaded fasteners in the second arm. Void in bracket is placed over the panel seam, with the first arm on a first side of the seam and the second arm on the opposite side of the seam. First screws inserted into the fasteners in first arm pass through the first arm and the first screw heads contact the first side of the seam, slightly engaging the seam and creating first deformations in the seam as the set screws are tightened. Second screws inserted into the fasteners in the second arm pass through the second arm and the second screw heads contact the second side of the seam in the spaces between the first deformations on the opposite side of the seam, engaging the seam and creating second deformations in the seam as the second screws are tightened.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: 10883271Abstract: A roof mounting bracket is disclosed which creates a deformation in a roof panel seam using opposing set points. In a preferred embodiment, a generally U-shaped bracket includes two or more threaded fasteners in a first arm of the bracket and one or more opposing threaded fasteners in the second arm. Void in bracket is placed over the panel seam, with the first arm on a first side of the seam and the second arm on the opposite side of the seam. First screws inserted into the fasteners in first arm pass through the first arm and the first screw heads contact the first side of the seam, slightly engaging the seam and creating first deformations in the seam as the set screws are tightened. Second screws inserted into the fasteners in the second arm pass through the second arm and the second screw heads contact the second side of the seam in the spaces between the first deformations on the opposite side of the seam, engaging the seam and creating second deformations in the seam as the second screws are tightened.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Sno-Gem, Inc.Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Publication number: 20200343854Abstract: A system having a plurality of solar panel mounting clamps for mounting a plurality of solar panels including a plurality of threaded projections fixed in a mounting surface; a plurality of the solar panel mounting clamps, each respectively disposed upon one of the plurality of threaded projections such that the threaded receiving portion of each solar panel mounting clamp receives each respective threaded projection, such that the plurality of solar panel mounting clamps are capable of securing a plurality of solar panels to the mounting surface such that each clamp makes a conductive bond with one or more panels such that each panel shares a common ground. The system may include one or more mounting plates to rest upon the mounting surface that has one or more retainer clip to ease in cable management.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: 10749466Abstract: A system having a plurality of solar panel mounting clamps for mounting a plurality of solar panels including a plurality of threaded projections fixed in a mounting surface; a plurality of the solar panel mounting clamps, each respectively disposed upon one of the plurality of threaded projections such that the threaded receiving portion of each solar panel mounting clamp receives each respective threaded projection, such that the plurality of solar panel mounting clamps are capable of securing a plurality of solar panels to the mounting surface such that each clamp makes a conductive bond with one or more panels such that each panel shares a common ground. The system may include one or more mounting plates to rest upon the mounting surface that has one or more retainer clip to ease in cable management.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Solar Connections International, Inc.Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: 10056766Abstract: A system. The system includes a housing, an input port, a plurality of connection ports and circuitry. The input port is surrounded by the housing. The plurality of connection ports are surrounded by the housing. The circuitry is positioned within the housing and is electrically connected to the input port and each of the plurality of connection ports. The circuitry is configured to, for each connection port, supply about 5 volts of electric potential to the connection port, supply optimal amperes of current to an electrical device connected to the connection port, and provide protection from at least one fault condition. The optimal amperes of current is specific to the electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Limitless Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Michael V. Smeja, Kevin Satula, James J. Spangler
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Publication number: 20180013382Abstract: A system having a plurality of solar panel mounting clamps for mounting a plurality of solar panels including a plurality of threaded projections fixed in a mounting surface; a plurality of the solar panel mounting clamps, each respectively disposed upon one of the plurality of threaded projections such that the threaded receiving portion of each solar panel mounting clamp receives each respective threaded projection, such that the plurality of solar panel mounting clamps are capable of securing a plurality of solar panels to the mounting surface such that each clamp makes a conductive bond with one or more panels such that each panel shares a common ground. The system may include one or more mounting plates to rest upon the mounting surface that has one or more retainer clip to ease in cable management.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: 9353527Abstract: A roof mounting bracket and roof mounting snow retention system are disclosed, in which the bracket creates a deformation in a roof panel seam using opposing set points. In a preferred embodiment, a generally U-shaped bracket includes two or more threaded fasteners in a first arm of the bracket and one or more opposing threaded fasteners in the second arm. Void in bracket is placed over the panel seam, with the first arm on a first side of the seam and the second arm on the opposite side of the seam. The opposing contact points of the screw heads create a “wave” deformation in the seam, securing the bracket to the seam. The opposing set points of the present invention allow secure attachment of the bracket to the seam without having to “dimple” or dent the panel seam using a single set screw, requiring less force by the user. In certain embodiments, the bracket includes a slidably removable compression member to accommodate wide or narrow seam roofs.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Sno-Gem IncorporatedInventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: 9300118Abstract: A system for managing a plurality of cables that are connectable to one or more electronic devices is described. The system includes a housing and a plurality of openings in the housing. Each opening is dimensioned to receive one or more cables entering and/or exiting the housing. At least one of the plurality of openings is dimensioned to receive two or more of the plurality of cables at a given time. The system further includes an inner space defined by the housing. The inner space is configured to store at least a portion of each of the plurality of cables within the housing. Also, the system includes a weighted disk located within the inner space. The weighted disk has a weight sufficient to maintain the system in a substantially stationary position on a substantially level surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Limitless Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Publication number: 20160060869Abstract: A roof mounting bracket and roof mounting snow retention system are disclosed, in which the bracket creates a deformation in a roof panel seam using opposing set points. In a preferred embodiment, a generally U-shaped bracket includes two or more threaded fasteners in a first arm of the bracket and one or more opposing threaded fasteners in the second arm. Void in bracket is placed over the panel seam, with the first arm on a first side of the seam and the second arm on the opposite side of the seam. The opposing contact points of the screw heads create a “wave” deformation in the seam, securing the bracket to the seam. The opposing set points of the present invention allow secure attachment of the bracket to the seam without having to “dimple” or dent the panel seam using a single set screw, requiring less force by the user. In certain embodiments, the bracket includes a slidably removable compression member to accommodate wide or narrow seam roofs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Publication number: 20150194829Abstract: A system. The system includes a housing, an input port, a plurality of connection ports and circuitry. The input port is surrounded by the housing. The plurality of connection ports are surrounded by the housing. The circuitry is positioned within the housing and is electrically connected to the input port and each of the plurality of connection ports. The circuitry is configured to, for each connection port, supply about 5 volts of electric potential to the connection port, supply optimal amperes of current to an electrical device connected to the connection port, and provide protection from at least one fault condition. The optimal amperes of current is specific to the electrical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Michael V. SMEJA, Kevin SATULA, James J. SPANGLER
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Publication number: 20150060620Abstract: A roof mounting bracket is disclosed which creates a deformation in a roof panel seam using opposing set points. In a preferred embodiment, a generally U-shaped bracket includes two or more threaded fasteners in a first arm of the bracket and one or more opposing threaded fasteners in the second arm. Void in bracket is placed over the panel seam, with the first arm on a first side of the seam and the second arm on the opposite side of the seam. First screws inserted into the fasteners in first arm pass through the first arm and the first screw heads contact the first side of the seam, slightly engaging the seam and creating first deformations in the seam as the set screws are tightened. Second screws inserted into the fasteners in the second arm pass through the second arm and the second screw heads contact the second side of the seam in the spaces between the first deformations on the opposite side of the seam, engaging the seam and creating second deformations in the seam as the second screws are tightened.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: 8857108Abstract: A snow barricade mounting system for use with a membrane roof system is provided. The system includes a bracket having a base plate and an upstanding arm, and a means for securing the bracket to membrane roof. The system further comprises a membrane patch comprised of a material corresponding to the membrane layer. In one embodiment, bracket is coated with a material corresponding to the membrane layer and the membrane patch, such that when membrane patch is secured a complete seal between both the membrane patch and the base plate, and between the membrane patch and the membrane layer, is achieved. In an alternative embodiment, a sheet of material corresponding to the membrane layer material is secured to the top side of the base plate. A method of securing a snow barricade mounting system to a membrane roof system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Sno-Gem IncorporatedInventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: D721335Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Limitless Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: D724388Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Limitless Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: D734867Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Limitless Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: D739680Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Limitless Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: D746783Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Limitless InnovationsInventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: D752423Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Sno-Gem, Inc.Inventor: Michael V. Smeja
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Patent number: D808778Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Limitless Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Michael V. Smeja