Patents by Inventor Mike Kitchen

Mike Kitchen 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).

  • Integrated flywheel energy storage system
    Patent number: 10848031
    Abstract: A flywheel energy storage system comprises a rotor having a rotational axis about which the rotor spins in operation and comprising a ferrous material and a housing enclosing the rotor and having an interior subject to a vacuum. The system further comprises a vacuum pump configured to provide the vacuum of the interior of the housing, an electromagnet configured to apply a magnetic field and lift the rotor vertically along the rotational axis of the rotor, and at least one bearing provided between the rotor and the housing, and a controller in operative communication with the electromagnet and the vacuum pump. The rotor applies a force against the at least one bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Saint-Augustin Canada Electric Inc.
    Inventors: Phil Alei, Preston Brendel, Cheruvari Karthik Hari Dharan, Henry Godman, Mike Kitchen, Eric Martinez, Hung Nguyen, Khang Nguyen, Tien Nguyen, Ton Nguyen, Jeffrey Nguyen, Matt Paiz, E-Fann Suang, Danny Schmitz, Siyuan Xin
  • INTEGRATED FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180152076
    Abstract: A flywheel energy storage system comprises a rotor having a rotational axis about which the rotor spins in operation and comprising a ferrous material and a housing enclosing the rotor and having an interior subject to a vacuum. The system further comprises a vacuum pump configured to provide the vacuum of the interior of the housing, an electromagnet configured to apply a magnetic field and lift the rotor vertically along the rotational axis of the rotor, and at least one bearing provided between the rotor and the housing, and a controller in operative communication with the electromagnet and the vacuum pump. The rotor applies a force against the at least one bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Phil Alei, Preston Brendel, Cheruvari Karthik Hari Dharan, Henry Godman, Mike Kitchen, Eric Martinez, Hung Nguyen, Khang Nguyen, Tien Nguyen, Ton Nguyen, Jeffrey Nguyen, Matt Paiz, E-Fann Suang, Danny Schmitz, Siyuan Xin
  • Decontaminant edible product, methods of production and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20080248088
    Abstract: The invention relates to an edible product containing a decontaminant. Particularly, the invention relates to an edible product, for instance, a food-like product, containing an effective amount of activated charcoal to mitigate, substantially reduce or cause the cessation of at least one adverse effect associated with the ingestion of a toxic substance. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing such a decontaminant edible product and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Michael A. Stang, Danny Ballenger, Albert Minjarez, Jack Bohanan, Mike Baird, Mike Kitchen, Tim August, Rick Quinn, Elaine Ballenger
  • Seat belt buckle assembly
    Patent number: D603753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Palmer, Mike Kitchen