Patents by Inventor Patrick T. Michael

Patrick T. Michael 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: 6268002
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to an apparatus for making grape leaves with meat. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for rolling a grape leaf about the meat. Additionally, the apparatus comprises a mechanism for positioning the grape leaf and meat so the rolling mechanism can roll the grape leaf about the meat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Patrick T. Michael
  • Patent number: 4271997
    Abstract: A rack primarily adapted for connection to the inside curved wall of a van for carrying skis and the like. The rack includes a pair of brackets permanently connectable to the wall of the van and being sufficiently flexible to be curved to follow the contour thereof. A plurality of cradle members are connectable to the brackets, each cradle member being designed to lock to the adjacent vertically-spaced cradle members for added strength and support and to dampen vibrations. The cradle members are made from a flexible material to allow for slight adjustments in spacing therebetween as the brackets curve. The cradle members support the skis with an angular orientation to allow the bindings to overlap and also to hold the skis away from the wall of the van to keep the bindings and tips from striking the van wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Inventor: Patrick T. Michael