Patents Represented by Law Firm Bruce & McCoy
  • Stormwater drain filter
    Patent number: 6083402
    Abstract: A Stormwater Drain Filter for removing sediment and liquid hydrocarbons comprised of a tank having a central outlet which flows into a sewer inlet and is surrounded by a floating boom which is hydrophobic and liquid hydrocarbon absorbent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: George R. Butler
  • Universal electrocardiogram sensor positioning device and method
    Patent number: 6006125
    Abstract: A universal disposable ECG sensor positioning device and method for use with electrocardiogram diagnostic equipment in which the mask has nine sensors, six of which can be used at any one time to provide three different sizes to accommodate varying sized human torsos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Unilead International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Kelly, William K. Wenger
  • Animal chew and play toy and a treat container
    Patent number: 5965182
    Abstract: An elastic or flexible spherical animal toy, be having an interior space (15) and a slit or narrow opening (11) of elongated shape through the housing to the interior space (15). The slit or narrow opening (11) widens into a hole when pressure is applied to the ends of the slit or narrow opening, allowing a treat (17), such as animal food, treat or odor producing substances, inside the toy to fall out. An animal can typically open the slit (11) occasionally gain access to items placed inside the toy by biting or squeezing the toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Tony Mikael Lindgren
  • Method for energy storage for load hoisting machinery
    Patent number: 5936375
    Abstract: A method for energy storage and recovery for load hoisting equipment driven by an inverter controlled first induction motor and having a second inverter controlling a second induction motor which drives a flywheel whereby, utilizing rest power such as reverse power from the first induction motor when lowering a load and unused power at small load or idle to accelerate rotation of a flywheel, whereby energy is stored, and the system is reversed when a load is lifted and power is consumed whereby the flywheel causes the second motor to generate power and deliver it to the first motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Paceco Corp.
    Inventor: Masamitsu Enoki
  • Method of manufacture and installation for a spring hanger replacement pad
    Patent number: 5850069
    Abstract: A Method of Manufacture and Installation for a Spring Hanger Replacement Pad including specific steps of hot forming, air cooling, specific welding, and insulated cooling of the welded combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Inventor: W. Michael Betts
  • Wire rope tensioning and reeving system for cargo container handling cranes
    Patent number: 5765981
    Abstract: An Improved Catenary Wire Rope Tensioning and Reeving System for Cargo Container Handling Cranes wherein the wire rope reeving for the catenary wire rope support trolleys is passive by being dead-ended to weights whereby it is continuously active.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Paceco Corp.
    Inventors: Sun H. Huang, Hans G. Vosskamp
  • Variable overpressure relief valve
    Patent number: 5735504
    Abstract: A variable overpressure relief valve for a buoyancy compensator including an open hole base member for securement to a buoyancy compensator and a pair of spring biased floating disks in the base member sealing the hole and biased apart and held in place by a vented cover secured to the base member and having an adjustment button for changing the spring bias separating the floating disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Inventor: William D. Walters
  • Differential gear drive mechanism
    Patent number: 5687621
    Abstract: A differential gear drive mechanism comprised of an outer drive gear and a pair of driven gears secured to the output shafts with the driven gears powered by spring biased pawls mounted on the drive gear which alternately engage the driven gears depending upon the direction of rotation of the drive gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Inventor: James R. Harden
  • Adjustment mechanism for a scuba second stage airflow regulator
    Patent number: 5660502
    Abstract: An improved adjustment mechanism for a scuba second state air flow regulator comprising a water sealed balance shaft having a cross-sectional area approximately equal to the area of contact between the poppet valve seat and the orifice of the second stage air hose coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: American Underwater Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Arthur R. Ferguson
  • Metal arc flashlight
    Patent number: 5630661
    Abstract: A rechargeable metal arc flashlight having a light generating assembly which utilizes a metal halide arc lamp mounted inside an elliptical reflector for focusing emitted light onto a diffusion screen. The flashlight utilizes a moveable collimating lens disposed in front of the screen to focus light from the screen into a collimated beam or a floodlight which is passed through a UV blocking filter. The flashlight includes a rechargable self-contained power source for igniting and sustaining ignition of the arc lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Inventor: Donald P. Fox
  • Universal travel slide
    Patent number: 5626405
    Abstract: A universal travel slide for two-way drawer travel including a pair of slide rails which are secured to the drawer and the cabinet and are interconnected by a sabot which permits the rails to reciprocate with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Inventor: Ridgway M. Banks
  • Guide chute for cargo container handling cranes
    Patent number: 5603598
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for elimination of residual sway in a cargo container handling gantry crane for reducing container handling cycle times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Paceco Corp.
    Inventors: Shuji Hasegawa, Masamitsu Enoki
  • Spring hanger replacement pad
    Patent number: D383005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Inventor: W. Michael Betts
  • Clothes hanger
    Patent number: D396150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Ada Rose, Inc.
    Inventor: Debra B. Dooling
  • Golf tee sighting device
    Patent number: D399896
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventor: S. James Plain
  • Harness buckle
    Patent number: D409114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: American Underwater Products Inc.
    Inventor: R. Blake Bortner
  • Panel dish rack
    Patent number: D416119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: Robert J. Newhall
  • Wire dish rack
    Patent number: D416364
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Robert J. Newhall
  • Animal chew toy
    Patent number: D424256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Inventor: Tony M. Lindgren
  • Clothes hanger
    Patent number: D426389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Ada Rose, Inc.
    Inventor: Debra B. Dooling