Patents by Inventor Mike Ellis
Mike Ellis 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: 20170342712Abstract: A hard synthetic rubber construction block system that includes: a top block; a plurality of square-shaped cavities on the under side of the top block; a bottom block; a plurality of square shaped studs on the upper side of the bottom block that insert into the plurality of square cavities in the top block, binding them together. Other features of the construction block system include: a horizontal insert on each side of the upper portion of the lower block spanning its length; a matching V-groove inside the lower portion of the upper block whereby the described insert of the lower block snaps into it, creating a locking point. Further, tongue and groove connections are at each end of the blocks whereby the tongue feature on one end of a block slides into the groove feature of an adjoining block, locking them horizontally.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Mike Ellis
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Patent number: 9540185Abstract: The present invention provides a rack stopper system for holding a plurality of components and/or component trays on a rack and then allowing the component trays to be transferred to another rack. The system can include a base, a support bar attached to the base, and a wiper bar pivotally attached to the support bar. The wiper bar can have a stop position that blocks a component and/or a component tray from rolling off of a first rack and a pass position that allows the component and/or component tray to roll off of the first rack and onto a second rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: John Psutka, Mike Ellis, Todd Jason Hughes
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Patent number: 8818976Abstract: A method according to the present invention may be used to convey information to enhance customer service for a wide variety of industries, and especially the automotive repair industry. Among other things, methods of the present invention allow a service provider to supply customers with information on services provided using one or more methods of distribution and in a manner that is fast, efficient, and easy for the customer to access. The information provided to customers can be distributed in a variety of formats and stored permanently for retrieval by the customer at any time.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventors: Matt McDermott, Larry Appleby, Todd Oleno, Mike Ellis
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Publication number: 20120328407Abstract: The present invention provides a rack stopper system for holding a plurality of components and/or component trays on a rack and then allowing the component trays to be transferred to another rack. The system can include a base, a support bar attached to the base, and a wiper bar pivotally attached to the support bar. The wiper bar can have a stop position that blocks a component and/or a component tray from rolling off of a first rack and a pass position that allows the component and/or component tray to roll off of the first rack and onto a second rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: John Psutka, Mike Ellis, Todd Jason Hughes
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Publication number: 20120131004Abstract: A method according to the present invention may be used to convey information to enhance customer service for a wide variety of industries, and especially the automotive repair industry. Among other things, methods of the present invention allow a service provider to supply customers with information on services provided using one or more methods of distribution and in a manner that is fast, efficient, and easy for the customer to access. The information provided to customers can be distributed in a variety of formats and stored permanently for retrieval by the customer at any time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Matt McDermott, Larry Appleby, Todd Oleno, Mike Ellis
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Patent number: 8126862Abstract: Systems according to the present invention may be used to convey information to enhance customer service for a wide variety of industries. Among other things, systems of the present invention allow a service provider to supply customers with information on services provided for the customer using one or more methods of distribution and in a manner that is fast, efficient, and easy for the customer to access. The information provided to customers can be distributed in a variety of formats and stored permanently for retrieval by the customer at any time. The present invention also allows service providers to gather metrics on communications to customers, as well as to facilitate targeted marketing efforts to help build customer loyalty.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventors: Matt McDermott, Larry Appleby, Todd Oleno, Mike Ellis
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Publication number: 20110225935Abstract: The invention includes a method of packaging paper products (such as facial tissue) in a dispenser. A clip of paper product is folded. The folded clip has a central region and a pair of opposing peripheral regions separated from one another by the central region. The peripheral regions of the folded clip are pressed toward one another to compress the peripheral regions. After the peripheral regions are compressed, the folded clip is transferred into the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATIONInventors: Celeste Osborne, Mike Ellis, Mike Ruark
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Publication number: 20100036852Abstract: Methods according to the present invention may be used to convey information to enhance customer service for a wide variety of industries. Among other things, methods of the present invention allow a service provider to supply customers with information on services provided for the customer using one or more methods of distribution and in a manner that is fast, efficient, and easy for the customer to access. The information provided to customers can be distributed in a variety of formats and stored permanently for retrieval by the customer at any time. The present invention also allows service providers to gather metrics on communications to customers, as well as to facilitate targeted marketing efforts to help build customer loyalty.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Matt McDermott, Larry Appleby, Todd Oleno, Mike Ellis
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Publication number: 20100036877Abstract: Systems according to the present invention may be used to convey information to enhance customer service for a wide variety of industries. Among other things, systems of the present invention allow a service provider to supply customers with information on services provided for the customer using one or more methods of distribution and in a manner that is fast, efficient, and easy for the customer to access. The information provided to customers can be distributed in a variety of formats and stored permanently for retrieval by the customer at any time. The present invention also allows service providers to gather metrics on communications to customers, as well as to facilitate targeted marketing efforts to help build customer loyalty.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Matt McDermott, Larry Appleby, Todd Oleno, Mike Ellis
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Publication number: 20100036868Abstract: Systems according to the present invention may be used to convey information to enhance customer service for a wide variety of industries. Among other things, systems of the present invention allow a service provider to supply customers with information on services provided for the customer using one or more methods of distribution and in a manner that is fast, efficient, and easy for the customer to access. The information provided to customers can be distributed in a variety of formats and stored permanently for retrieval by the customer at any time. The present invention also allows service providers to gather metrics on communications to customers, as well as to facilitate targeted marketing efforts to help build customer loyalty.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Matt McDermott, Larry Appleby, Todd Oleno, Mike Ellis
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Publication number: 20100036876Abstract: Methods according to the present invention may be used to convey information to enhance customer service for a wide variety of industries. Among other things, methods of the present invention allow a service provider to supply customers with information on services provided for the customer using one or more methods of distribution and in a manner that is fast, efficient, and easy for the customer to access. The information provided to customers can be distributed in a variety of formats and stored permanently for retrieval by the customer at any time. The present invention also allows service providers to gather metrics on communications to customers, as well as to facilitate targeted marketing efforts to help build customer loyalty.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Matt McDermott, Larry Appleby, Todd Oleno, Mike Ellis
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Publication number: 20050281979Abstract: A thermal insulation product is provided comprising a loose fill insulation for insulating an interior of a hollow or open space in a structure and at least one phase change material dispersed in the loose fill insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Murray Toas, David Ober, Mike Ellis
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Publication number: 20050218151Abstract: The invention includes a method of packaging paper products (such as facial tissue) in a dispenser. A clip of paper product is folded. The folded clip has a central region and a pair of opposing peripheral regions separated from one another by the central region. The peripheral regions of the folded clip are pressed toward one another to compress the peripheral regions. After the peripheral regions are compressed, the folded clip is transferred into the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventors: Celeste Osborne, Mike Ellis, Mike Ruark
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Patent number: 6901718Abstract: The invention includes a method of packaging paper products (such as facial tissue) in a dispenser. A clip of paper product is folded. The folded clip has a central region and a pair of opposing peripheral regions separated from one another by the central region. The peripheral regions of the folded clip are pressed toward one another to compress the peripheral regions. After the peripheral regions are compressed, the folded clip is transferred into the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Potlatch CorporationInventors: Celeste Osborne, Mike Ellis, Mike Ruark
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Publication number: 20040144062Abstract: The invention includes a method of packaging paper products (such as facial tissue) in a dispenser. A clip of paper product is folded. The folded clip has a central region and a pair of opposing peripheral regions separated from one another by the central region. The peripheral regions of the folded clip are pressed toward one another to compress the peripheral regions. After the peripheral regions are compressed, the folded clip is transferred into the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2004Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Celeste Osborne, Mike Ellis, Mike Ruark
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Patent number: 6732492Abstract: The invention includes a method of packaging paper products (such as facial tissue) in a dispenser. A clip of paper product is folded. The folded clip has a central region and a pair of opposing peripheral regions separated from one another by the central region. The peripheral regions of the folded clip are pressed toward one another to compress the peripheral regions. After the peripheral regions are compressed, the folded clip is transferred into the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Potlatch CorporationInventors: Celeste Osborne, Mike Ellis, Mike Ruark
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Publication number: 20040016211Abstract: The invention includes a method of packaging paper products (such as facial tissue) in a dispenser. A clip of paper product is folded. The folded clip has a central region and a pair of opposing peripheral regions separated from one another by the central region. The peripheral regions of the folded clip are pressed toward one another to compress the peripheral regions. After the peripheral regions are compressed, the folded clip is transferred into the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Celeste Osborne, Mike Ellis, Mike Ruark