Patents by Inventor Vicky Michael

Vicky 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).

  • Publication number: 20240108458
    Abstract: Methods and systems for attaching a radiopaque marker to a prosthetic heart valve to indicate a location of a commissure of the prosthetic heart valve are disclosed. As one example, a prosthetic heart valve includes a frame including a plurality of struts forming a plurality of cells of the frame arranged between an inflow end and an outflow end of the frame, a plurality of leaflets arranged within the frame, and at least one commissure comprising an attachment member arranged across a selected cell of the plurality of cells of the frame and commissure tabs of two adjacent leaflets coupled to the attachment member. The valve further includes a radiopaque marker arranged on the attachment member of the commissure within the selected cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jeanette Jasmine Corona Kelly (formerly Corona), Taylor Michael Winters, Ashley Akemi Ishigo, Lien Huong Thi Hoang, Gil Senesh, Vicky Hong Do, Quang Ngoc Vu, Kim D. Nguyen, Brendan Michael Dalbow
  • Publication number: 20230381805
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: 11766691
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Publication number: 20230052648
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: 11517930
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Publication number: 20210168579
    Abstract: A wireless water timer and valve control system includes a control unit in wireless WiFi communication with a router and a valve unit in wireless communication with the control unit and designed to connect to a faucet. The valve unit includes a valve that is operated wirelessly via a signal received by the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Duong, Vicky Michael, Stephen Campbell Brass, Shishir Jha, Alexander Preston Athey
  • Patent number: 10945109
    Abstract: A wireless water timer and valve control system includes a control unit in wireless WiFi communication with a router and a valve unit in wireless communication with the control unit and designed to connect to a faucet. The valve unit includes a valve that is operated wirelessly via a signal received by the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Duong, Vicky Michael, Stephen Campbell Brass, Shishir Jha, Alexander Preston Athey
  • Publication number: 20200188949
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Publication number: 20200179961
    Abstract: An improved traveling sprinkler is provided in which, e.g., a) a water tank is supported on a support surface of a base member at a forward position of a traveling sprinkler system from a water flow path that extends upright through the base member or b) a water tank includes a float valve contained within a removable cap on a top wall of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Tanner, Vicky Michael, John Cataldo, Thomas Murray, Christopher Murray, Breanna Stachowski, Jason Zerweck
  • Patent number: 10610879
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Publication number: 20180272369
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Publication number: 20150268670
    Abstract: A wireless water timer and valve control system includes a control unit in wireless WiFi communication with a router and a valve unit in wireless communication with the control unit and designed to connect to a faucet. The valve unit includes a valve that is operated wirelessly via a signal received by the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Duong, Vicky Michael, Stephen Campbell Brass, Shishir Jha, Alexander Preston Athey
  • Patent number: D704012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D720431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Vicky A. Michael, Ha V. Duong
  • Patent number: D745419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Vicky A. Michael, Ha V. Duong
  • Patent number: D748758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Christopher Daniels, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D780288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Vicky Michael, Juergen Nies
  • Patent number: D783775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Vicky Michael, Juergen Nies
  • Patent number: D963109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Melnor Inc.
    Inventors: Vicky Michael, Christopher Murray, Thomas Murray, Cody Chapman, Jason Zerweck
  • Patent number: D1002801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Vicky Michael, Christopher Murray, Thomas Murray, Cody Chapman, Jason Zerweck