Patents Represented by Attorney Delphine James
  • Patent number: 7702438
    Abstract: The present invention provides an emission monitoring device for a vehicle. The device includes but is not limited to a lightweight housing for operationally encapsulating a processor, memory; a sensor for each vehicle component to be monitored, a display device; and a power supply for power the device. The processor is programmed to monitor each sensor, capture data from each sensor, store the captured data from each sensor in the memory; and display the captured onto the display device. In one embodiment of the present invention the housing is operationally mounted onto the inner gas lid of the vehicle. In an alternative embodiment, the housing is incorporated into the dashboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Lee Bernard
  • Patent number: 7681931
    Abstract: The present is invention is a refuse collector device for collecting feces waste material from the ground. The device comprises a shaft having an upper end and a lower end with an internal bore extending therethrough. An extension rod extends through the internal bored from the upper end to the lower end of the shaft. The extension rod is defined by a top and a bottom. A handle is fixably mounted to the upper end of the shaft. An actuator device is operationally mounted to the handle and is operationally connected to the top of the extension rod. A protective sleeve is configured to surround and to slidably engage with the shaft. A bag holder is pivotally mounted to the lower end of shaft. A shovel is pivotally connected to the bottom of extension rod facing the bag holder such that when activated by a user the actuator device causes the shovel to automatically move foreword scooping the feces waste material up and into the bag holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Roderick Lee Demus
  • Patent number: 7673698
    Abstract: A gardening hand tool for digging holes is provided. The tool further comprises a pair of shovel blades aligned parallel to each other and are pivotally attached to the bottom of a shaft member. A handle is attached to the upper end of a shaft member and is pivotally connected to the shovel blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Nolan Eugene Walker
  • Patent number: 7667168
    Abstract: A stackable cooking vessel arrangement for microwave ovens wherein the arrangement comprises a plurality of plate members suspended at multiple tiers by leg support members within the cooking cavity of microwave ovens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Christine Brown Smith
  • Patent number: 7641601
    Abstract: The present invention is a martial arts training device. The present invention comprises a post member supported within a cylindrical shape base member that is firmly implanted below ground level. The post member extends vertically upward from the base member to a predetermined height above ground level. A ball target member is releasably connected to a swivel joint connector. A rope is used to releasably tether the swivel joint connector to a cap firmly affixed to the top end of the post member. The loop design of the rope also reduces long term fraying. When hitting and kicking the ball target member, the swivel joint connector allows free rotation of the ball target member thereby preventing rope encumberment. The increased mass and free spinning nature of the swivel joint connector increases inertia, reduces sporadic behavior, and increases stability in the ball target member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: George Michael Jaet
  • Patent number: 7578911
    Abstract: This invention seeks an alternative source of fueling technology to obtain power for an auto engine, by combining technology and chemical electrolysis of water. The major component would be using an apparatus as a device called electrolysis, a device that can break up water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen being used as the source of energy or fuel, while the end product water vapor would be recycled to combined with oxygen and atmospheric air to re-form water. This water would be recycled to be re-used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventor: Christian Osita Nweke
  • Patent number: 7524093
    Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention is a customized non-rotatable decorative displaying image mechanism wheel assembly. The wheel assembly comprises a wheel mount supportable by of the wheel of a vehicle. A protective cover is affixed to the wheel mount to form a housing with an interior cavity therein. The display holder can be transparent or translucent with any image, logo, emblem, insignia or hologram covering affixed thereto. A display holder and member is positioned behind the protective covering within the cavity of the housing. The display holder is bolted with predefined weighted members and ball bearings such that the display holder and member remain stationary during within the interior cavity as the vehicle's wheel turns. Alternatively, predefined weighted members may not be used for certain design, since shaft members may stabilize image. The display member can be illuminated by a light source which is powered by an electromechanical power source utilizing the Faraday Effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald Sinnette, Patrick Massie
  • Patent number: 7517273
    Abstract: The present Invention provides a breast support apparatus. The apparatus further comprises at least one layered front portion constructed to form two breast cups. Each breast cup is configured and dimensioned to hold a female breast. Attached to each breast cup is a support member made of a strong flexible rigid material that is configured and dimensioned to accommodate at least the lower section of each breast cup. The back portion includes an inner layer made of a foam material that molds to the shape of the body during movement. At least one cooperating fastening members is attached to the internal peripheral edge proximately near the mid-section of each breast cup such that when the cooperating fastening members are secured the support member uplifts each breast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventor: Andrea Wooten
  • Patent number: 7463242
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a stationary wireless mouse for a computer system. The wireless mouse further comprises a casing defined by an upper surface, a left side, fight side, and a flat bottom surface area. The upper surface area further includes a raised crown portion dimension to accommodate the palm region of the hand. The upper surface area also includes a front section and a back section. Extending forward from the crown portion is the front section of the casing. Extending backward from the crown portion is the back section of the casing. A navigation stick is configured to generate precise on-screen cursor control movement key signals. The navigation stick is positioned in the upper left comer of the forward section of the casing for operation by the index finger. For a predetermined short distance, the navigation stick extends vertically upward a slight distance above the top surface area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventors: Donny Kevin Kirtley, Pamela Kay Kirtley
  • Patent number: 7398857
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for draining fluid from a holding tank. The apparatus further comprises a first portion having an axial bore extending therethrough, the axial bore being defined by an upper end and a lower end. An outer wall surrounds the axial bore extending from the lower end to the upper end. The upper end is adapted to engage an existing drain of the holding tank such that fluid communication is established between the axial bore and the holding tank. At least one notch is formed within the outer wall of the bore. A second portion has a plate member with a plurality of leg members. The lower end of the bore being is permanently affixed to the plate member. A reservoir surrounds the leg members. The reservoir has a base portion with an external wall extending upward therefrom to surround the leg members. Each leg member extends downward into the base portion and being permanently affixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Hector Olivas