Patents by Inventor Michelle Salas

Michelle Salas 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: 11608623
    Abstract: A single-hand use collapsible anti-bacterial plunger and base is disclosed herein. The single-hand use function of the present disclosure is facilitated by a locking mechanism in the handle, connection joints in the shaft, and a stabilizing foot tab on the base. The collapsible feature of the present disclosure is facilitated by a telescoping shaft. The anti-bacterial feature of the present disclosure is accomplished by an antimicrobial or anti-bacterial agent on the telescoping shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventor: Michelle Salas
  • Publication number: 20220316195
    Abstract: A single-hand use collapsible anti-bacterial plunger and base is disclosed herein. The single-hand use function of the present disclosure is facilitated by a locking mechanism in the handle, connection joints in the shaft, and a stabilizing foot tab on the base. The collapsible feature of the present disclosure is facilitated by a telescoping shaft. The anti-bacterial feature of the present disclosure is accomplished by an antimicrobial or anti-bacterial agent on the telescoping shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventor: Michelle Salas
  • Publication number: 20170015013
    Abstract: A cutting apparatus for removing gaskets from a fuel injector is disclosed. The cutting apparatus includes a blade platform and an actuator for actuating the blade platform. The cutting apparatus also includes a first blade assembly coupled to the blade platform. The first blade assembly may include a first prong and a second prong spaced apart. The cutting apparatus also includes a base platform and an axial position guide coupled to and perpendicular to the base platform. The axial position guide may have an aperture. The cutting apparatus includes an alignment feature aligned to the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: David Alejandro Chairez Briones, Elisa Michelle Salas Silva, Mario Eduardo Cuellar Mendoza