Patents Represented by Attorney B. B. Olive

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  • Pendulum action cultivating hoe
    Patent number: 4377212
    Abstract: A pendulum action cultivating hoe utilizes an elongated handle on the lower end of which is mounted a vertically inverted U-shaped support frame. The support frame pivotally mounts a second upright vertically positioned U-shaped blade frame having a blade portion which is drawn back and forth through the soil to be cultivated and whose motion is limited by a rod member mounted between the side arms of the frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1983
    Inventor: John R. Malson, Sr.
  • Cooperative TV-FM cable splitter-ground module and housing therefor
    Patent number: 4370516
    Abstract: Cable splitters of the type used to split television (TV) and frequency modulated (FM) signals are modified to incorporate local electrical grounding means and are standardized in size and made adaptable for mounting in a standard weather protective housing so as to eliminate the need for separate local grounding blocks and the usual haphazard mounting of ground blocks, multiple cable splitters and jumper wires found in conventional non-standardized cable installations thereby providing a standardized signal splitter-ground module and housing therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1983
    Inventors: Arvin K. Bailey, Jr., Richard S. Taylor
  • All position TIG welding process
    Patent number: 4366362
    Abstract: In a TIG welding process with controlled welding current pulses, DC current pulses with the frequency set at from tens to hundreds Hz (most preferably from 30 to 300 Hz) are fed to an electrode and current pulses are also fed to a filler wire so that an arc is caused to swing, whereby a large pool of molten metal can be maintained in a positive and stable manner due to the high arc pressure obtained when the welding current pulses at from tens to hundreds Hz is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1982
    Assignee: Ishikawajima-Harima Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Ichiro Ohta, Akio Tejima, Masayuki Watando, Akira Yamaoka, Kouzi Ishiwata, Minoru Yamada
  • Portable vehicle traction device
    Patent number: 4361277
    Abstract: An improved traction device for assisting vehicles when stuck in sand, snow, bog, or the like, incorporates a rigid plate having opposed upper and lower gripping ribs and an appended chain structure having transverse angle iron pieces spaced lengthwise thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1982
    Inventors: Robert W. Cannady, Robert E. Hale
  • Drywall patch kit
    Patent number: 4358495
    Abstract: A preformed laminate structure for repairing and patching damaged areas of drywalls is adapted to be cemented thereto and comprises a backing member made from thin sheet material and sufficiently large to cover the area to be repaired and a facing member cemented to the backing member and also made of thin sheet material of the same shape but of less size than the size of the backing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Inventor: Robert F. Parker
  • Structural ridge member for vibrating concrete screeds
    Patent number: 4349295
    Abstract: An improved frame construction for a portable, vibrating-type concrete screed incorporates a specially designed hollow ridge tube extending along the apex of an elongated open frame of triangular cross section and providing means for adjusting relative angular positions of adjoining screed units and for passage of air when the screed is air operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1982
    Inventor: Donald R. Morrison
  • Diesel engine fuel preheating system
    Patent number: 4343283
    Abstract: A fuel injection diesel engine is equipped with auxiliary apparatus which utilizes the engine coolant and the coolant temperature control as well as an auxiliary temperature control for preheating the diesel fuel prior to injection to increase fuel efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Inventor: Clarence R. Shepherd
  • Stabilizing apparatus for male and female partners
    Patent number: 4343299
    Abstract: A strap apparatus is adapted for mounting on and use by male and female partners during coitus to stabilize the actions of each.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Inventor: Luther C. Oxendine, Jr.
  • Particle separator
    Patent number: 4342576
    Abstract: A cyclone type particle separator comprising a lower cone with a particle outlet, an intermediate cylinder and an upper truncated cone. An inlet is opened at the intermediate cylinder tangentially or involutedly thereof and adjacent to the upper end of the lower cone so that the particle-laden gas can freely spiral upward in the intermediate cylinder and the upper truncated cone while the particles separated drop into the lower cone. The top wall of the upper truncated cone is spaced apart from the inlet by a suitable distance, and upper particle trapping chambers are extended tangentially and outwardly from the upper truncated cone and is contiguous with the top wall so that the particles separated in the upper truncated cone adjacent to the top wall thereof can be trapped and collected in the upper trapping chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1982
    Assignee: Ishikawajima-Harima Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masao Seki, Hideo Sato
  • School bus stop sign
    Patent number: 4339744
    Abstract: An electrically powered school bus signapparatus mounts on the school bus body. A unidirectional DC motor and associated linkage and limit switch controls are used to deploy and retract the stop sign blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1982
    Inventor: Joseph E. Latta, Jr.
  • Winch apparatus for vibrating concrete screed
    Patent number: 4335976
    Abstract: A vibrating concrete screed having a motor driven vibrating shaft in an elongated frame mounts at each end of a single or interconnected plural frames a detachable winching unit driven by the shaft through a fluid motor. The screed may be winched automatically, at varying angles, at different speeds at each end and with the winching units performing a screeding function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Inventor: Donald R. Morrison
  • Collapsible, portable dental chair
    Patent number: 4334710
    Abstract: A collapsible, portable dental chair is designed for transport by a dentist from one examination site to another and particularly for rural area and school use. The chair comprises a patient receiving platform and associated headrest and a base and back support frame. The chair components are releasably fitted together to provide a patient chair which can be easily dismantled and folded at one examining site for transport to another examining site or for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1982
    Inventor: William E. Milner, Jr.
  • Wood molding routing apparatus
    Patent number: 4326572
    Abstract: A wood routing machine accepts a length of wood stock, e.g., a length of preformed crown molding, and thereafter in automatic sequence clamps the wood stock at lengthwise spaced locations, routs evenly spaced notches along the length of the stock and after each router operation automatically unclamps and indexes the stock a predetermined distance, again clamps the stock and repeats the router operation sequence until the entire length of stock has been notched to form a length of dental block type wood molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1982
    Assignee: Woodtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry T. Ingram, Larry R. Ingram
  • Apparatus for monitoring metabolism in body organs
    Patent number: 4321930
    Abstract: A mounting structure secures to a selected portion of the human body, e.g., the head, a limb, or the torso, and incorporates light source and light detecting means adapted for association with spectrophotometric circuitry for in situ, in vivo monitoring of local metabolism in the area of the body where the structure is secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1982
    Assignee: Duke University, Inc.
    Inventors: Frans F. Jobsis, Johannes H. Keizer, Ronald F. Overaker
  • Heat cycling apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4321758
    Abstract: A heat cycling apparatus and method is provided for heating at least two chambers utilizing a pressurized heat source. The heated air is directed first to one chamber and then to the other on a predetermined repetitive time cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1982
    Inventor: Joe W. Fowler
  • Motor powered rotary trowel
    Patent number: 4320986
    Abstract: A motor powered rotary trowel employs a plurality of radially arranged trowel blades which can be adjustably tilted on their support arms in either direction and are mounted on a drive shaft which can be driven in either direction thereby enabling the weight of the trowel to be selectively supported on the edges on one side or the other of the trowel blades. In an alternative embodiment, selected parts of the trowel are arranged to fold to facilitate transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1982
    Inventor: Donald R. Morrison
  • Magnet effected advancing toy
    Patent number: 4319427
    Abstract: An apparatus, particularly adapted for use as a toy, advances itself in steps over a ferromagnetic surface utilizing a mechanically actuated structure on which relatively movable permanent magnets and magnet shields are mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Inventor: Lee V. Way, Jr.
  • Oil seal device
    Patent number: 4314705
    Abstract: Disclosed is an oil seal device using oil seal rings and a centrifugal oil thrower and having a construction such that the oil seal rings are provided on each side of the oil thrower to minimize the amount of oil that leaks to the oil thrower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1982
    Assignee: Ishikawajima-Harima Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Masami Shimizu
  • Leaf rake head
    Patent number: D263367
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Assignee: Sandvik, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Fodor, James E. Edgell
  • Combined ladder bucket and brush holder
    Patent number: D266964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1982
    Inventor: Abdullah K. Rasheed