Michael P Nichols

US Patent:

7152335, Dec 26, 2006

Filed:

Mar 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/073210

Inventors:

Michael P. Nichols - Dickinson TX, US

International Classification:

G01C 9/36

US Classification:

33390, 33DIG 1, 33389

Abstract:

An omnidirectional torpedo level composed of non-ferrous material has a central web and parallel side flanges defining a torpedo level geometry. The central web and side flanges define windows within which are mounted vertical and horizontal tubular spirit level elements that permit selective orientation of the side flanges to determine when surfaces being engaged by the side flanges are either vertically or horizontally oriented. A rotary protractor is mounted to the central web and contains a spirit level tube for accurate positioning of the side flanges with respect to the selected angle of the protractor. Magnet members are mounted to one or both of the side flanges and serve to support the level device in hands-off relation when in contact with ferrous metal objects. A circular omnidirectional level enlargement is provided at the upper end portion of the level body and provides for support of a circular omnidirectional level device having a circular lens marked with circular positioning indicia. Liquid and air within the circular omnidirectional level device form an orientation bubble which is aligned with the circular indicia to confirm vertical alignment of the reference surfaces with respect to “x” and “y” axes.

US Patent:

20060265985, Nov 30, 2006

Filed:

May 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/137726

Inventors:

Michael Nichols - Texas City TX, US

International Classification:

E04C 1/00

US Classification:

052309800

Abstract:

Pre-fabricated wall, ceiling and roof panels for use in building construction have a metal framework, metal interior bracing as needed and may include internal electrical, water and gas supply conduits enabling simple and efficient building construction. A method for manufacturing the pre-fabricated building panels includes constructing a metal panel framework with internal structural bracing and placing the framework in a machine having relatively moveable foam containment plates. Polyurethane foam panel filler material having efficient thermal insulating quality is injected into the panel frame between the foam containment plates and expands during curing to fill the voids within the panel frame and define parallel exterior and interior panel surfaces. The light-weight polymer foam filled panels are then secured to the panel connectors of a building foundation and are secured to one another to define the walls, ceiling and roof a building structure and provide resistance to storm damage, insect and water damage and heat reflection.

US Patent:

53333438, Aug 2, 1994

Filed:

May 20, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/886054

Inventors:

Michael P. Nichols - League City TX
Philip Dunn - League City TX

Assignee:

No No, Inc. - League City TX

International Classification:

A47L 1312

US Classification:

15106

Abstract:

A double brush mechanism for cleaning the grooves of the striking faces of wood and iron golf clubs comprises a housing having oppositely directed brush openings and forming an actuator slot having locking openings. A brush carrier is movable within the housing and has opposed brushes capable of being selectively projected from the housing for use. A brush carrier actuator is received in movable relation by the carrier and is urged in a locking direction by a compression spring. The actuator incorporates a manual manipulator button that is engaged and moved by the user and incorporates an actuator stem that is movable within the carrier actuator slot. The carrier is lockable at either of three positions along the length of the actuator slot to permit either of the brushes to be selectively exposed for use or locked within the housing for protection.

US Patent:

54916151, Feb 13, 1996

Filed:

Jun 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/265749

Inventors:

Michael P. Nichols - Texas City TX

International Classification:

F21V 2114
G01D 1128

US Classification:

362 23

Abstract:

A light attachment (10) for fitting over a thermostat (T) includes a mounting flange (14) fitting behind the thermostat (T) and clamped by the thermostat (T) against the wall (W). Flange (14) includes a holder (50) extending above the top of the thermostat (T) for advertising indicia on a card (62) within a transparent cover (58) over holder (50). The advertising indicia on the card (62) within cover (58) may, for example, contain information concerning a serviceman and a telephone number. A lamp (40) for illuminating the thermostat (T) is mounted on the end of an inturned end portion (34) of a pivotally mounted telescoping arm (30). The lamp (40) may be positioned at a desired location for illuminating thermostat (T) by pivoting of the arm (30) and rotation of a hood (42) over the lamp (40). Hood (42) includes an opening (44) for directing the light to a predetermined position on the thermostat (T).