Michael Edward Fleury

US Patent:

20040218976, Nov 4, 2004

Filed:

Apr 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/833724

Inventors:

Michael Fleury - Racine WI, US

Assignee:

Center for Advanced Technology Innovation - Sturtevant WI

International Classification:

E01F009/06

US Classification:

404/013000

Abstract:

A reflective surface marker comprising a pair of generally parallel lower legs, each leg having a first end; a pair of generally parallel upper legs, each leg having a first end; a flexible hinge resiliently connecting the first end of said lower leg to the first end of said upper leg; a reflective material connecting said upper legs; and a bladder for resiliently supporting the reflective material.

US Patent:

55735304, Nov 12, 1996

Filed:

Dec 15, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/356829

Inventors:

Michael T. Fleury - Racine WI
Dean A. Erickson - Greenfield WI

Assignee:

Cabot Technology Corporation - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

A61B 1700

US Classification:

606 1

Abstract:

A surgical tool, such as grasping forceps, biopsy forceps, or a retaining basket, is operated by a control wire that extends through a sheath. A handle assembly has a luer at one end through which the control wire passes before attaching to a slider that is movably located within an elongated opening in the handle. The slider has a collet mechanism that grips the wire and the luer is rotated to tighten and loosen the collet mechanism. A brake selectively applies a force between the handle and the slider to restrict movement of the slider within the elongated opening of the handle. In different embodiments, the brake is attached to either the handle or the slider and exerts frictional force on the other components. The handle assembly is designed to enable single handed operation of the surgical tool by a user.

US Patent:

60627662, May 16, 2000

Filed:

Aug 4, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/905468

Inventors:

Michael T. Fleury - Racine WI
Jeffery S. Held - Chicago IL
Robert D. Giese - Kenosha WI
Richard R. Figlewicz - Mt. Prospect IL

Assignee:

Quixote Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

E01F 900
E01F 906
E01F 908

US Classification:

404 11

Abstract:

A raised pavement marker includes a reflector assembly that is resiliently supported by a membrane, that in turn is supported by a frame. The reflector assembly includes a skirt that overlaps the membrane, thereby allowing large-area reflectors and low-angle ramp surfaces. A vent is formed between the skirt and the membrane, and this vent is resistant to clogging. Locating elements are placed on the frame of the pavement marker to assist in proper installation of the marker in a recess of a roadway, such that all portions of the frame are positioned below the surface of the roadway. Indentations allow the installer to gauge the level of adhesive in the recess.