Patents by Inventor Mike Mikell

Mike Mikell 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).

  • SYNTHETIC HAY BALE AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20020159845
    Abstract: A synthetic hay bale and method are used to control water flow, soil erosion, and sediment flow at a construction site. The synthetic hay bale is made from a sheet member formed from ground carpet fibers that are packed together. The sheet member is rolled up to form a body member and the body member may be received within a mesh cover or may be strapped. A rod can be longitudinally inserted into the rolled up body member. The body member is secured to the ground by passing at least one stake through the body member or straddling the body member and inserting the stake into the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Mike Mikell
  • Synthetic hay bale and method of using same
    Patent number: 6464428
    Abstract: A synthetic hay bale and method are used to control water flow, soil erosion, and sediment flow at a construction site. The synthetic hay bale is made from a sheet member formed from ground carpet fibers that are packed together. The sheet member is rolled up to form a body member and the body member may be received within a mesh cover or may be strapped. A rod can be longitudinally inserted into the rolled up body member. The body member is secured to the ground by passing at least one stake through the body member or straddling the body member and inserting the stake into the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Inventor: Mike Mikell
  • Synthetic bale and method of using the same for erosion control
    Patent number: 6422787
    Abstract: A synthetic bale and method are used to control water flow, soil erosion, and sediment flow at a construction site. The synthetic bale is made from a sheet member formed from ground carpet fibers that are packed together. The sheet member is rolled up to form a body member and the body member is received within a cover, the cover being made from a mesh material. One or both ends of the cover are tied. The body member is secured to the ground by passing at least one stake through the cover and the body member and into the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Mike Mikell