Patents Represented by Attorney E. Michael Combs
  • Patent number: 5384926
    Abstract: A litter apparatus including an expandable framework is arranged to have secured thereon a cover. The framework includes spaced parallel first tubular bodies, each having a second tubular body, with each second tubular body having a retractable third tubular body that in turn includes a fourth tubular body, wherein the tubular bodies are expandable relative to one another, with first and second forward expandable tubes mounted orthogonally between the first tubular bodies and first and second expandable rear tubes mounted orthogonally between the fourth tubular bodies, whereupon the actuation of plungers within the first tubular bodies permits release of the tubular bodies relative to one another in an expanded orientation relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Inventor: Hamed H. Al-Bargi
  • Patent number: 5383344
    Abstract: A mounting hub is arranged for securement orthogonally relative to a steering wheel shaft, such that the mounting hub includes a lock cylinder arranged for rotation of an actuator rod arranged to effect rotating a cam member to project a plurality of lock plates from within an extension tube of the mounting hub for reception of the lock plates within complementary cavities of a steering wheel tubular hub to lock the associated steering wheel relative to the steering wheel shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Inventor: Robert G. Zambell
  • Patent number: 5381717
    Abstract: A table including a top wall having a foam cushion insert extending from a first end of the table to a second end of the table in a spaced relationship, such that a handle is directed through the table, with a foam cushion block mounted between the handle extending onto the insert to position a string instrument neck thereon. Securement strap structure is provided to secure the instrument onto the table during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventor: Gary L. Brokaw
  • Patent number: 5382065
    Abstract: A spade-like member includes an elongate shaft pivotally mounted to a blade member that is formed of a generally triangular configuration, with the support shaft arranged for selective latching to the shaft permitting the shaft and the blade member to project into a compost pile, whereupon lifting of the blade member rotates the blade member ninety degrees relative to the shaft to permit lifting of the blade and stirring of the compost, wherein the blade is maintained in the rotated orientation by an abutment member mounted to the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventor: John R. Snell
  • Patent number: 5382023
    Abstract: A random number generator structure is arranged to include a plurality of wheels to generate a like plurality of numbers, wherein the wheels are arranged within a tubular housing and rotatably mounted within the housing arranged for spinning within the housing for viewing of individual numbers through an individual window associated with each respective wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventors: John W. Roberts, Ramoth G. Roberts
  • Patent number: 5381870
    Abstract: A motorized skateboard includes a tubular frame having a first and second axle mounted in a parallel relationship about opposed ends of the frame, with a drive motor directed through a drive belt to a rear driven sprocket. An optional configuration of the invention utilizes the rear driven sprocket mounted to a constant velocity joint to permit rear steerage of the skateboard. The skateboard is arranged with pivoted front arms as required to provide for shock-absorbing suspension to the skateboard structure. The utilization of an independent front suspension is cooperative with a tapered rear roller support wheel structure to permit steerage of the organization. The independent front suspension includes frontal steering controlled by the front boot including a tie rod and spindle configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventor: Russell D. Kaufman
  • Patent number: 5381820
    Abstract: A guide sleeve is mounted to a bracket, with the guide sleeve arranged to guide a pneumatic air hose therethrough, with the pneumatic air hose arranged for winding about a spring-loaded reel structure, with the spring-loaded reel structure arranged for mounting to the handle portion of an associated air compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventor: William R. Chandler
  • Patent number: 5379742
    Abstract: An organization wherein each fuel injector includes a heat blanket secured thereabout directing heat from electrical resistance heating, exhaust pipe heating, and the like to effect heating of the fuel injector body and enhance vaporization of fuel directed into an associated combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Inventors: Bura B. Breland, Bobby L. Breland
  • Patent number: 5380156
    Abstract: A ceiling fan mounts an elongate continuous tube member containing a viscous fluid permitting displacement of the fluid to counter-balance imbalance in a fan assembly, with the tube arranged for mounting to the individual fan blades of the fan assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Inventor: Robert Iacovino
  • Patent number: 5378854
    Abstract: An electrical box assembly arranged for the ease of stacking of boxes relative to one another in a gang-type relationship is provided, wherein the box structure includes a box member having a fixed side wall integrally mounted to a rear wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall having a movable side wall arranged for sliding reception within the top wall and bottom wall and lock engagement to the rear wall, wherein the movable side wall may be replaced by a further box member providing ease of ganging of the boxes together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Inventor: Daniel M. Hoover
  • Patent number: 5378554
    Abstract: A housing is arranged to mount a battery therewithin to effect selective and continuous recharging of the battery in a sealed manner. To this end, external contacts are arranged for communication with the battery maintaining the battery in a sealed orientation within the housing during a charging procedure. The organization is arranged to further include a volt meter and optional accessories as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Inventor: Donald W. Moses
  • Patent number: 5378163
    Abstract: A cover structure arranged to enclose a power tool plug to discourage access includes first and second housings pivotally mounted relative to first and second anchor straps, wherein the first and second covers each include a respective first and second floor having a respective first and second floor recess when in contiguous communication or a mirror image relationship relative to one another to receive an opening tool within said recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Inventors: Joseph Gladura, Jean T. Gladura
  • Patent number: 5376760
    Abstract: A switch structure in association with the leaf spring portion of a truck is arranged to indicate deflection of the spring structure to effect indication of load conditions within the associated truck. An individual or a plurality of indicators may be utilized to indicate various levels of load accommodation of the truck structure in use, having a passenger compartment mounted indicator member utilizing audible and visual indicator components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Inventor: Charles L. Horsley
  • Patent number: 5373950
    Abstract: A towel rack is arranged to permit positioning of hand towel structure in a spaced relationship relative to a bath towel permitting the positioning of first and second mounting bars to secure the various towel portions in a spaced relationship permitting their spacing maintaining freshness of the structure. The invention is further arranged to include selective mounting of support bracket structure underlying the first mounting bar for positioning of accessory hand towels thereon and providing for spacing of the support bracket structure relative to the first mounting bar for the adjustable positioning of accessory towels thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1994
    Inventor: Jacques S. Marc
  • Patent number: 5374918
    Abstract: A tractor-trailer vehicle includes one, and typically a plurality, of signal switches mounted at spaced intervals along a top wall of the trailer structure, wherein engagement of the signal switches relative to an abutment effects audible and visual alarm within a cab of the associated transport vehicle structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1994
    Inventor: Eddie W. Tharbs
  • Patent number: 5371970
    Abstract: A garage door includes a door connector assembly in operative communication with a garage door carriage track, wherein the connector assembly mounts a plurality of cables, wherein each cable is mounted along the garage door and secured to a respective latch assembly, whereupon lifting of the door removes latch bolts from an underlying garage floor, whereupon closure of the door directs the latch bolts into the garage floor, and the door connector assembly includes biasing spring structure to bias the door into communication with the garage floor to maintain the latch bolt positioning within the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventor: Mark Ganikon
  • Patent number: 5371907
    Abstract: A pool cover support for supporting an above-ground pool cover in an elevated position on a pool. The support includes a plurality of members that extend from a point above a center of the pool to sidewalls of the pool. The members rest upon the sidewalls and each member is secured to the sidewall with a clamp. The pool cover support further includes rollers mounted on each of the members to assist a user in applying a cover onto the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventor: Leslie G. Horvath
  • Patent number: 5371962
    Abstract: A board member arranged to provide for illustration and representation of football teams is provided, to include a plurality of first and second rows of helmet posts to each receive a helmet member thereon, with each of the first and second posts having an adjacent record post to mount a record indicating flange plate thereon. The flange plate is formed of an erasable material to accommodate illustration of a won/lost record of a team associated with an adjacent helmet on an adjacent helmet post. Plural rows of facing home team and visitor team helmet posts are provided to accommodate positioning of helmets from said helmet posts onto the home team and visitor team helmet posts to indicate pending games of opposing teams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventor: Frank T. Botos
  • Patent number: 5373331
    Abstract: A lens includes a central nose frame having a top wall and spaced first and second side walls directed to the top wall at predetermined obtuse included angles, with first and second cup-shaped lens frames mounted to opposed sides of the nose frame to receive removable lens members respectively therewithin. First and second eyeglass legs are hingedly mounted to the respective first and second lens frames and arranged for abutment, in a complementary manner, the first and second sides of the nose frame, to include a lock bar pivotally mounted to the nose frame to extend over the first and second nose frame sides, as well as first ends of the first and second lock legs to secure the lock legs and the associated lenses within the frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventors: Rosalie G. Vallalla, Anthony E. Vallalla
  • Patent number: 5371322
    Abstract: A coupling of severed antenna wires is arranged to include a heat shrink tube having low temperature solder core arranged to secure respective first and second cable antenna wires together, wherein a metallic mesh connecting tube is arranged to electrically interconnect first and second cable mesh shields. An outer tubular insulative tube of flexible construction is arranged to surround the abutting end portions of the first and second antenna cables joined together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Inventor: Eugene D. Selmeski