Michael N Mcduffee

US Patent:

20220331172, Oct 20, 2022

Filed:

Apr 20, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/724876

Inventors:

- Brookline MA, US
Mia Abbruzzese - Brookline MA, US
Stephanie L. Howard - Boston MA, US
Benjamin J. Beck - Boston MA, US
Michael T. McDuffee - Malden MA, US
Malory Johnson - Winchester MA, US
Jennifer Comstock - Boston MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/496
A61F 13/49
A61F 13/494
A61F 13/551

Abstract:

A garment having an absorbent portion that includes a central absorbent portion having opposing sides, a first gasket portion formed on the central absorbent portion, and a second gasket portion formed on the first gasket portion. In some variations, the garment may include a pair of briefs having an opening for a wearer's torso and leg openings for each of the wearer's legs. The leg openings may include leg cuffs that may include one or more of: light ruching on or inside the leg cuffs, stretch binding or a stretch seam formed on an outer edge of the light ruching, and/or absorbent binding on the leg cuffs.

US Patent:

20230066164, Mar 2, 2023

Filed:

Nov 9, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/984182

Inventors:

- Framingham MA, US
Marc Senger - Weymouth MA, US
Michael McDuffee - Gloucester MA, US
Ben Beck - Boston MA, US
John Swain - St. Paul MN, US
Nicole Nassif - Mansfield MA, US

International Classification:

B25C 5/02

Abstract:

A stapler including a moveable strike plate and accessibility features is described. A slidable strike plate is moveable from a first staple forming position to a second staple forming position to form different staple shapes. The slidable strike plate is moved relative to the anvil of the stapler with a single hand to change positions. A rotatable strike plate is turned with a single hand to move between staple forming positions by rotating an outer dial of the rotatable strike plate relative to the anvil of the stapler. The stapler includes an indicator window that shows if the stapler is empty or running low on staples and a quick release staple loading magazine that is operable using a single hand.

US Patent:

20210237247, Aug 5, 2021

Filed:

Feb 5, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/782766

Inventors:

- Framingham MA, US
Marc Senger - Weymouth MA, US
Michael McDuffee - Gloucester MA, US
Ben Beck - Boston MA, US
John Swain - St. Paul MN, US
Nicole Nassif - Mansfield MA, US

International Classification:

B25C 5/02

Abstract:

A stapler including a moveable strike plate and accessibility features is described. A slidable strike plate is moveable from a first staple forming position to a second staple forming position to form different staple shapes. The slidable strike plate is moved relative to the anvil of the stapler with a single hand to change positions. A rotatable strike plate is turned with a single hand to move between staple forming positions by rotating an outer dial of the rotatable strike plate relative to the anvil of the stapler. The stapler includes an indicator window that shows if the stapler is empty or running low on staples and a quick release staple loading magazine that is operable using a single hand.

US Patent:

20210146207, May 20, 2021

Filed:

Nov 20, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/689137

Inventors:

- Fairhaven MA, US
Stephanie L. Howard - Boston MA, US
Duane Marshall - East Greenwich RI, US
Brian R. Poirier - Portsmouth RI, US
Benjamin J. Beck - Boston MA, US
Ryan Donovan - Newton MA, US
Jonathan M. Liston - Somerville MA, US
Michael T. McDuffee - Malden MA, US

Assignee:

Acushnet Company - Fairhaven MA

International Classification:

A63B 55/40
A63B 55/50

Abstract:

The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have different structures. For example, the top frame can have sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other configurations. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form structures in the top frame having various shapes and geometric patterns, for example lattice having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers. The walls of the top cuff can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The top cuff includes club dividers for storing and organizing the clubs in different compartments. The club dividers can be made of a cord material. The golf bag of this invention is durable, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and easy to use. The golf bag is durable enough to carry clubs, balls, and accessories, and yet, at the same time, the bag is lightweight and flexible. The golfer is able to balance this lightweight bag and distribute the weight of the bag evenly on their shoulders.

US Patent:

20210146208, May 20, 2021

Filed:

Nov 20, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/689164

Inventors:

- Fairhaven MA, US
Stephanie L. Howard - Boston MA, US
Duane Marshall - East Greenwich RI, US
Benjamin J. Beck - Boston MA, US
Ryan Donovan - Newton MA, US
Jonathan M. Liston - Somerville MA, US
Michael T. McDuffee - Malden MA, US

Assignee:

Acushnet Company - Fairhaven MA

International Classification:

A63B 55/40

Abstract:

The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers for storing and organizing the clubs in different compartments. The club dividers are preferably made of a cord material. The walls of the top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form various structures in the top frame. The golf bag of this invention is durable, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and easy to use.

US Patent:

20160074699, Mar 17, 2016

Filed:

May 15, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/784769

Inventors:

- Boston MA, US
Michael Thomas McDuffee - Gloucester MA, US
Ryan Joseph Donovan - Weymouth MA, US

International Classification:

A63B 21/00
A63B 21/04

Abstract:

An adjustable training apparatus includes a harness that is worn over an upper torso of a person training, and two tensioning devices that are secured to the harness. Each tensioning device includes a cord that extends from the device, with an outer end of the cord being configured to be secured to a body part of the person training. A method of conducting anaerobic resistance training is further disclosed.

US Patent:

20150068406, Mar 12, 2015

Filed:

Sep 12, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/025093

Inventors:

- Belleville, BB
Benjamin J. Beck - Boston MA, US
Elizabeth K. Delfino - Somerville MA, US
Michael T. McDuffee - Gloucester MA, US

Assignee:

HELEN OF TROY LIMITED - Belleville

International Classification:

C12G 1/00
B01F 5/04

US Classification:

993231

Abstract:

A wine aerator includes a spout, a deflector connected with the spout, and an upper spout element connected with the spout. The spout connects with the neck of a wine bottle, defines an upstream outlet passage terminating at an intermediate outlet opening, and includes an extension defining a lower downstream surface downstream from the intermediate outlet opening. The deflector connects with the spout and is spaced from the lower downstream surface and is aligned with the intermediate outlet opening to cover the intermediate outlet opening. The upper spout element connects with the spout and is offset from the lower downstream surface. The upper spout element at least partially defines an aeration opening downstream from the intermediate outlet opening and the deflector. The upper spout element is configured to at least partially direct wine toward a downstream outlet opening while air contacts the wine through the aeration opening.