Patents by Inventor Michael Willems

Michael Willems 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: 20250136012
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a multi-use adaptable hitch-mounted load support system. A vehicle rack system is disclosed, including a tongue portion configured to engage a hitch receiver behind a vehicle, and a lower crossbeam structure connected to the tongue portion. A lower end portion of a mast is connected to the lower crossbeam structure, and an upper crossbeam structure is connected to an upper end portion of the mast. A first pair of arms extend horizontally from the lower crossbeam structure, and a second pair of arms extend horizontally from the upper crossbeam structure. Each pair of arms is configured to support a recreational equipment carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Kevin Lesley, Charles Kraeuter, David Condon, Ashley Hoch, Marcos Henry Rodriguez, Jason Attfield Sagen, Brandon Michael Willems, Craig DeAmbrose
  • Publication number: 20240399972
    Abstract: A bicycle support assembly includes an outer tray structure and an inner tray structure, each supported on a frame structure, the inner tray having a proximal end slidably received in the outer tray. A first wheel retaining device is on a distal end of the outer tray, and a second wheel retaining device is on a distal end of the inner tray. The outer tray and the inner tray are each independently selectively securable to the frame structure at a plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Michael Willems, Victor Truong, Jason Attfield Sagen
  • Patent number: 11813300
    Abstract: A method for extracting bioactive compounds from plant materials using supercritical glycerin and at least one inert co-solvent that lowers the effective supercritical point of the supercritical glycerin to its boiling point, and the extracts obtained from the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventors: Demitri J Hopkins, Michael Willems
  • Publication number: 20230013573
    Abstract: A portable kitchen assembly is disclosed, including a rectangular container and stowable legs for supporting the container at a convenient height for standing preparation of food. The rectangular container has a top wall, bottom wall, back wall, front wall, and first and second side walls. The front wall is configured to open to a kitchen counter position, and the stowable legs are attachable to an external side of the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Jason Attfield Sagen, Gian-Marco D'Angelo, Ashley Hoch, Brandon Michael Willems
  • Publication number: 20230020722
    Abstract: A vertical bicycle rack is disclosed, including a horizontal beam and a plurality of support stations mounted to the horizontal beam. Each station is configured to support a bicycle in a vertical position and including a pair of cradles. Each cradle is configured to receive a handlebar of the supported bicycle and includes a strap to secure the received handlebar. A lower one of the pair of cradles includes a bumper to contact a frame component of the supported bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Kirk William Turner, Joseph P. Burkley, Brandon Michael Willems
  • Publication number: 20220265745
    Abstract: A method for extracting bioactive compounds from plant materials using supercritical glycerin and at least one inert co-solvent that lowers the effective supercritical point of the supercritical glycerin to its boiling point, and the extracts obtained from the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Demitri J Hopkins, Michael Willems
  • Patent number: 11351929
    Abstract: A bicycle rack is disclosed, including a hitch mount device and a mast structure. A proximal portion of the mast structure is connected to the hitch mount device, and a distal portion extends upward from the proximal portion. The bicycle rack further includes an upper beam structure connected horizontally to the distal portion of the mast structure and a first fork crown gripping station mounted on the upper beam structure. The first fork crown gripping station includes a first post structure and a strap configured to cooperatively bind a bicycle front fork crown to the first fork crown gripping station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Gian-Marco D'Angelo, Jason Attfield Sagen, Warren E. Stoneburner, Brandon Michael Willems
  • Patent number: 11304986
    Abstract: A method for extracting bioactive compounds from plant materials using supercritical glycerin and at least one inert co-solvent that lowers the effective supercritical point of the supercritical glycerin to its boiling point, and the extracts obtained from the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventors: Demitri J Hopkins, Michael Willems
  • Publication number: 20220017020
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a multi-use adaptable hitch-mounted load support system. A vehicle rack system is disclosed, including a tongue portion configured to engage a hitch receiver behind a vehicle, and a lower crossbeam structure connected to the tongue portion. A lower end portion of a mast is connected to the lower crossbeam structure, and an upper crossbeam structure is connected to an upper end portion of the mast. A first pair of arms extend horizontally from the lower crossbeam structure, and a second pair of arms extend horizontally from the upper crossbeam structure. Each pair of arms is configured to support a recreational equipment carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Kevin Lesley, Charles Kraeuter, David Condon, Ashley Hoch, Marcos Henry Rodriguez, Jason Attfield Sagen, Brandon Michael Willems, Craig DeAmbrose
  • Publication number: 20210393718
    Abstract: A method for extracting bioactive compounds from plant materials using supercritical glycerin and at least one inert co-solvent that lowers the effective supercritical point of the supercritical glycerin to its boiling point, and the extracts obtained from the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Demitri J Hopkins, Michael Willems
  • Publication number: 20210253034
    Abstract: A bicycle rack is disclosed, including a hitch mount device and a mast structure. A proximal portion of the mast structure is connected to the hitch mount device, and a distal portion extends upward from the proximal portion. The bicycle rack further includes an upper beam structure connected horizontally to the distal portion of the mast structure and a first fork crown gripping station mounted on the upper beam structure. The first fork crown gripping station includes a first post structure and a strap configured to cooperatively bind a bicycle front fork crown to the first fork crown gripping station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Gian-Marco D'Angelo, Jason Attfield Sagen, Warren E. Stoneburner, Brandon Michael Willems
  • Patent number: 10850678
    Abstract: A bicycle rack is disclosed, including a hitch mount device and a mast structure. A proximal portion of the mast structure is connected to the hitch mount device, and a distal portion extends upward from the proximal portion. The bicycle rack further includes an upper beam structure connected horizontally to the distal portion of the mast structure and a first fork crown gripping station mounted on the upper beam structure. The first fork crown gripping station includes a first post structure and a strap configured to cooperatively bind a bicycle front fork crown to the first fork crown gripping station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Gian-Marco D'Angelo, Jason Attfield Sagen, Warren E. Stoneburner, Brandon Michael Willems
  • Publication number: 20190309035
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide or collection of peptides derived from amyloid precursor protein (APP). The present invention also relates to uses of such peptide or collection of peptides, in particular as a diagnostic marker and/or as a drug target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Michael WILLEM, Christian HAASS
  • Publication number: 20190161022
    Abstract: A bicycle rack is disclosed, including a hitch mount device and a mast structure. A proximal portion of the mast structure is connected to the hitch mount device, and a distal portion extends upward from the proximal portion. The bicycle rack further includes an upper beam structure connected horizontally to the distal portion of the mast structure and a first fork crown gripping station mounted on the upper beam structure. The first fork crown gripping station includes a first post structure and a strap configured to cooperatively bind a bicycle front fork crown to the first fork crown gripping station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Gian-Marco D'Angelo, Jason Attfield Sagen, Warren E. Stoneburner, Brandon Michael Willems
  • Publication number: 20180057552
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide or collection of peptides derived from amyloid precursor protein (APP). The present invention also relates to uses of such peptide or collection of peptides, in particular as a diagnostic marker and/or as a drug target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Michael WILLEM, Christian HAASS
  • Patent number: 9216231
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sterilization apparatus (10) and to a method for the sterilization of an object (7) by a gaseous or liquid fluid comprising: a sterilization chamber (8) in which the object (7) is positioned, at least an acceleration device (2) for accelerating the fluid to a predetermined flow-speed, at least a filter device (3) for separating particles from the fluid, characterized in that the sterilization apparatus further comprises at least an orifice device (4) providing a plurality of openings, and a control apparatus for determining the flow-speed of the fluid on the basis of a pressure difference (?p).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Huefner, Matthias Henrich, Michael Willems
  • Publication number: 20130071288
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sterilization apparatus (10) and to a method for the sterilization of an object (7) by a gaseous or liquid fluid comprising: a sterilization chamber (8) in which the object (7) is positioned, at least an acceleration device (2) for accelerating the fluid to a predetermined flow-speed, at least a filter device (3) for separating particles from the fluid, characterized in that the sterilization apparatus further comprises at least an orifice device (4) providing a plurality of openings, and a control apparatus for determining the flow-speed of the fluid on the basis of a pressure difference (?p).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Gerhard Huefner, Matthias Henrich, Michael Willems
  • Patent number: D1054963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Attfield Sagen, Brandon Michael Willems, Victor Truong