Michael D Olson

US Patent:

7036798, May 2, 2006

Filed:

Apr 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/426190

Inventors:

Michael A. Olson - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

E01F 7/02

US Classification:

256 125, 256 24, 256 6514, 239289, 4053026

Abstract:

A mobile barrier for use in wind control, reduction of blowing litter and suspension and transport of airborne contaminants with applications in areas of landfill maintenance, agriculture, erosion control, and snow control is described. The mobile barrier is a large mesh panel supported in an orientation that is at a slight angle to the vertical. The panel is supported using a pair of upright members that extend upward from a base which is freestanding. A vertically adjustable lifting boom is also supported by the upright members, and is used to secure the mobile barrier to lifting machinery for purposes of transport. Further, a system for controlling the spread of wind-borne contaminants will be described which includes a mobile barrier in combination with a misting device.

US Patent:

20060165494, Jul 27, 2006

Filed:

Mar 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/387602

Inventors:

Michael Olson - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

E02D 3/00

US Classification:

405258100

Abstract:

A mobile barrier for use in wind control, reduction of blowing litter and suspension and transport of airborne contaminants with applications in areas of landfill maintenance, agriculture, erosion control, and snow control is described. The mobile barrier is a large mesh panel supported in an orientation which is at a slight angle to the vertcial. The panel is supported using a pair of upright members which extend upward from a base which is freestanding. A vertically adjustable lifting boom is also supported by the upright members, and is used to secure the mobile barrier to lifting machinery for purposes of transport. Further, a system for controlling the spread of wind-borne contaminants will be described which includes a mobile barrier in combination with a misting device.

US Patent:

58334017, Nov 10, 1998

Filed:

Apr 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/418707

Inventors:

Michael A. Olson - Ann Arbor MI

Assignee:

Abeltech - Ann Arbor MI

International Classification:

E02B 312

US Classification:

405258

Abstract:

A system used to insulate soil, most practically in waste sites and the like, including a plurality of geoinsulation blankets and an anchoring means. Each blanket has a flexible plastic casing sealed around its perimeter with at least one air vent through it, a resilient insulation batt contained within the casing, and attachment means of the hook and loop type positioned along its perimeter to adjoin overlapping edges of blankets in the system.

US Patent:

54473896, Sep 5, 1995

Filed:

Sep 17, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/123633

Inventors:

Michael A. Olson - Ann Arbor MI

Assignee:

Abeltech Incorporated - Ann Arbor MI

International Classification:

E02D 3100
B09B 500

US Classification:

405129

Abstract:

This invention deals with casings useful for fabricating articles used in insulation methods and a blanket type thermal insulation formed from such articles that can be placed on substrates to prevent exaggerated changes in temperature of the substrate. The flexibility of the blanket allows for its use on a variety of configurations of substrates.

US Patent:

20150377687, Dec 31, 2015

Filed:

Aug 11, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/824033

Inventors:

Michael A. Olson - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

G01F 23/60

Abstract:

A level measurement system configured to measure minute changes in fluid level. The system integrates a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) to provide highly accurate level measurement. Low friction materials and a timed vibrator are used to minimize fluid static friction effects on level measurement. A second LVDT can be utilized to compare the level of a fluid containment structure with level changes caused by environmental factors such as evaporation, tidal effects, wind, or the like. The system also includes a computing device to record and compare level changes over time. A housing connects the elements of the system.

US Patent:

20150040661, Feb 12, 2015

Filed:

Aug 11, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/964098

Inventors:

Michael A. Olson - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

G01F 23/60

US Classification:

73313

Abstract:

An extensometer probe comprising a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) and a novel coaxial clamp and extension tube; useful for reducing thermal error, precisely measuring displacement, and deployment in tight spaces like wells or boreholes. A novel float for measuring free surface elevation of liquid; comprising an autonomous vibrator for reducing effects of bubbles, surface tension, and friction. An embodiment of the probe for measuring convergence or dilation in tunnels, bridges, buildings, etc. Embodiments of the probe and float for measuring water level: a total probe for measuring from a single point directly beneath the float, and an evaporation probe for measuring within a hydraulically isolated evaporation pan. A novel mobile monitoring platform deploys the probes within an impoundment, lagoon, pond or other environmental containment structure. A system comprising the total and evaporation probes and electronics for directly measuring seepage, or specific discharge, from animal waste or manure lagoons.