Michael Woodrow Perkins

US Patent:

7165730, Jan 23, 2007

Filed:

Mar 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/809990

Inventors:

James Jolly Clark - Austin TX, US
Michael T. Perkins - Austin TX, US
David Small - Bastrop TX, US

International Classification:

A01G 27/00
B05B 3/00
B05B 3/18

US Classification:

239 67, 239 63, 239 64, 239 65, 239 66, 239 68, 239 69, 239 70, 239723, 239726

Abstract:

A water irrigation system may include a computer system, a sensing unit, an irrigation controller, and/or a water delivery system. The sensing unit may include a moisture gauge. The moisture gauge may include a capacitor coupled to a collector. The sensing unit may assess an amount of moisture in the collector and provide output that is a function of the amount of moisture in the collector to the computer system. The computer system may control irrigation of a zone to be irrigated at least partially based on the assessed amount of moisture in the collector. A method of controlling irrigation may include assessing an amount of moisture in a collector near or in a zone to be irrigated and controlling irrigation at least partially based on the assessed amount of moisture in the collector.

US Patent:

7171955, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Aug 31, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/930998

Inventors:

Michael T. Perkins - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

F02B 33/00
F02B 29/04
F01P 7/14

US Classification:

123563, 123 411, 60599

Abstract:

A method and system for temperature conditioning of engine intake air by use of controllable intercooler which consists of an active thermoelectric device and a controllable valve system which optimally directs the path of airflow through a plurality of chambers in response to signals from a controller in order to optimally provide temperature conditioned air to the engine. System features temperature storage isolated from heat soaked engine components allowing immediate and efficient conditioning of airflow into an internal combustion engine. Intelligent control of this device removes parasitic power drains during high demand situations.

US Patent:

7299122, Nov 20, 2007

Filed:

Nov 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/287974

Inventors:

Michael T. Perkins - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
F02B 33/00
F02B 29/04

US Classification:

701102, 123563, 60599

Abstract:

An integrated system for increasing power output from an internal combustion engine. System facilitates an interface for controlling and conditioning of the amount of intake air into an internal combustion engine. The system interfaces to a controller and provides critical data, an active intercooler, power buffer, and an electrically driven supercharger. An operator interface provides monitoring and control to a controller for expanded operator control. A power buffer relieves host power system from loading during high demand operation. A system of advanced sensors and processing from a controller combine to facilitate maximum power output with reduced risks. Active heat removal enables system operation in a vehicle at rest or in traffic. Active conditioning system flexibility facilitates improved implementation of cold temperature environment starting and operation. A low cost option with commercial non-positive displacement blowers implements affordable enhancements for internal combustion engines.

US Patent:

7375269, May 20, 2008

Filed:

Jan 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/333396

Inventors:

Michael T. Perkins - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

G10D 3/00
A45C 13/30

US Classification:

84327, 84327, 224910, 248443, 248121

Abstract:

An apparatus for converting a standard electric bass guitar to play as a classical upright bass guitar. A bass guitar stand up apparatus may include a mounting stand such as a tri or uni-pod, an adapter, an arm, and a stabilizer. The apparatus may be adjustable for height selection. The apparatus may be quick release for convenience. The arm may facilitate positioning. The stabilizer may mount to lower strap mount. The apparatus may be easily removed and guitar may be played, docked, or transported in standard guitar configuration. The apparatus can also be configured to a supportive belt to afford mobility to a musician while supporting and playing a standard electric bass guitar.

US Patent:

7639237, Dec 29, 2009

Filed:

Mar 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/368047

Inventors:

Michael T. Perkins - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

H04B 1/38

US Classification:

345168, 345156, 345166, 345173, 345175

Abstract:

A method for providing interactive self-supporting screen with scalable flexibility. Such a support combined with a flexible computer screen enables reliable touch, writing, mobile drawing, accurate selection, and virtual typing without requiring desk or table space. A flexible screen when rolled up will provide a reduced footprint device for storage or transport and the selective deployment to the required size as the operator desires. Consisting of Protective layer (Flexible-paper feel surface, can be touch enabled), Organic Light Emitting Display (OLED) layer, back light layer (if required), Backing (flexible, slat seam filling; blotter feel), Slats or slabs (Curtin or blinds like), and pullout, telescoping, or swing out cantilever supports.

US Patent:

7725238, May 25, 2010

Filed:

Nov 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/295429

Inventors:

Michael T. Perkins - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
F02B 33/00

US Classification:

701103, 123563

Abstract:

A method and system for temperature and boost control of engine intake air by use of an active conditioner control unit, which regulates relative amounts of electric current to at least one active conditioning device and an electrically driven booster motor. In one preferred embodiment it controls valves which optimally direct the path of airflow through a plurality of thermal conditioner storage chambers in response to signals from engine load level, temperature, and other sensors in order to optimally provide temperature conditioned air to the engine. This embodiment of the invention features immediate and efficient provision of conditioned and pressurized airflow to an internal combustion engine and removes parasitic power drains during low demand situations. This invention enhances cold start performance and operation with a pre-start thermal conditioner with warming capabilities. System increases flexibility for stationary operation and traffic restraints by supplementing heat sink transfers.

US Patent:

20050211792, Sep 29, 2005

Filed:

Mar 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/809993

Inventors:

James Clark - Austin TX, US
Michael Perkins - Austin TX, US
David Small - Bastrop TX, US
Paul Morgenstern - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

A01G027/00

US Classification:

239067000, 239068000, 239069000, 239070000

Abstract:

A water irrigation system may include a computer system, a sensing unit, an irrigation controller, and/or a water delivery system. The computer system may include regional evapotranspiration. The sensing unit may assess climatological conditions and provide output that is a function of the climatological conditions to the computer system. The computer system may assess zonal evapotranspiration at least partially based on the output provided by the sensing unit. The computer system may assess an irrigation need of the zone to be irrigated at least partially based on the regional evapotranspiration and the assessed zonal evapotranspiration. A method of controlling irrigation may include assessing climatological conditions, assessing zonal evapotranspiration based at least on the assessed climatological conditions, and controlling irrigation of the zone to be irrigated at least partially based on regional evapotranspiration and the assessed zonal evapotranspiration.

US Patent:

20050211793, Sep 29, 2005

Filed:

Mar 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/809994

Inventors:

James Clark - Austin TX, US
Michael Perkins - Austin TX, US
David Small - Bastrop TX, US

International Classification:

A01G027/00

US Classification:

239067000, 239068000, 239069000

Abstract:

A water irrigation system may include a computer system, a sensing unit, an irrigation controller, and/or a water delivery system. The sensing unit may communicate with the computer system. The sensing unit may include a solar panel. Electricity from the solar panel may be supplied to the sensing unit. The computer system may receive community irrigation instructions. The computer system may control irrigation of a zone to be irrigated at least partially based on the community irrigation instructions. A method of controlling irrigation may include receiving sunlight with a solar panel, using the received sunlight to produce electricity, and providing at least a portion of the produced electricity to a part of the water irrigation system. The method may further include receiving community irrigation instructions and controlling irrigation of a zone to be irrigated by the water irrigation system at least partially based on the community irrigation instructions.

Address:

4009 Glengarry Dr, Austin, TX 78731

VIN:

5UXFE83559L309457

Make:

BMW

Model:

X5

Year:

2009