Patents Represented by Attorney E. Michael Combs

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  • Masonry tie
    Patent number: 5347781
    Abstract: A masonry tie formed of a polymeric rigid construction includes an anchor plate arranged for reception within a mortar joint, with the anchor plate having a cylindrical head that is received within a tubular sleeve, that in turn is orthogonally secured to a second anchor plate, with the second anchor plate having a mounting plate for accommodating a wall board thereon in a spaced orientation relative to the mortar joint and associated mortar blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Inventor: Brian J. Hanlon
  • Camouflage garment
    Patent number: 5347659
    Abstract: A garment arranged to enclose an individual includes a torso, leg portions, and sleeves, having a base web, with the base web including a matrix of loop members pivotally mounted in adjacency relative to one another coextensively over the garment. The garment base web, as well as the loop members, are formed of a camouflage material arranged to minimize reflection of light relative to the garment structure. Cooperative hood and glove members are provided for use with the organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Inventor: Edward J. Tibljas
  • Jar lid opener apparatus
    Patent number: 5345844
    Abstract: A base housing, having a base housing top wall rotatably mounts a chuck assembly through the base housing top wall, with a support member mounted to the top wall having a track, with the track slidably positioning a mounting plate, with the mounting plate including a plurality of confronting first and second arcuate jaws to secure a jar lid, with the first and second arcuate jaws arranged in a position extending over the chuck, with the chuck including a plurality of arcuate chuck jaws in an annular array operative to engage a jar within the chuck jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventor: Morris R. Marsaw
  • Snowball gloves
    Patent number: 5345611
    Abstract: Glove members are arranged in a mirror image relationship relative to one another, including facing first and second palm walls having removably mounted thereon, first and second semi-spherical cup members. The cup members are arranged for complementary inter-fitting relative to one another to define a spherical shape to form snowballs therebetween when snow is scooped into the semi-spherical cup members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventor: Robert D. Smith, Jr.
  • Mitten set
    Patent number: 5345610
    Abstract: A mitten set is arranged to include a first, second, and third glove member to permit simultaneous warming and securement between an adult and an associated child, wherein the first glove member is a first sizing, and the second glove member a second sizing greater than the first sizing. The first glove member and the second glove member each include respective first and second glove member fingers, and the third glove member includes a third glove member finger, as well as a second entrance opening arranged to receive a hand of a child therethrough to permit securement of the individual child within the third glove member to thereby share the third glove member by an associated adult and child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventor: Judy A. Belanger
  • Plant separation device
    Patent number: 5345714
    Abstract: A mounting plate having a central shaft fixedly and coaxially mounted to the shaft is arranged for reception within a pot member and with the mounting plate positioned on the pot floor spaced therefrom by a plurality of support feet. In this manner, the central shaft may be manually grasped for the lifting of the mounting plate from the pot effecting separation of a plant positioned upon the mounting plate from the associated pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventor: John W. Washington
  • Right angle torque transmission tool
    Patent number: 5345845
    Abstract: A torque transmission tool is arranged to direct torque application from a torque wrench to an associated fastener. To this end, an elongate housing is arranged to receive torque from a first end of the housing and direct such torque through gear inter-engagement to a driven shaft having a through-extending polygonal bore arranged to receive various inserts therewithin for directing torque transmission to various tools and fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventor: Christopher A. Myers
  • Commode float toy training device
    Patent number: 5343577
    Abstract: A float toy formed of water soluble material is arranged for flotation within a commode to provide for training of young children, and particularly boys, to properly train and provide for a focal point in the use of the commode. The float toy structure is arranged to include a plurality of rows of water soluble rods of various colorations to maintain interest and focus of children in use of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: Melinda L. Petrovich
  • Opaque life jacket cape
    Patent number: 5344351
    Abstract: A cape structure in combination with a life jacket is arranged for enhanced visibility of an individual wearing the life jacket, with the cape including buoyancy components and formed of opaque readily visible material. The cape is normally arranged in a furled configuration relative to the life jacket structure at the collar portion of the life jacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: Samuel M. Danielson
  • Protective helmet containing dye capsules
    Patent number: 5343569
    Abstract: A protective helmet, particularly used by children, is provided to include an enclosed, generally cylindrical helmet structure providing a plurality of layers of first and second density polymeric foam respectively, with a chin panel mounted to a first side of the helmet arranged for securement to a second side of the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventors: Michael K. Asare, Edna M. Asare
  • Outboard motor steering rod receiving mitt
    Patent number: 5343563
    Abstract: A flexible L-shaped mitt member includes a first end to resiliently engage and secure an outboard motor steering rod therethrough directing the rod into the mitt cavity, with the mitt having a second end opening arranged to receive an individual's arm therethrough to grasp the rod within the mitt at a junction of the mitt first and second legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventors: Robert J. Goucher, Morris R. Walls
  • Candle lighting and extinguishing device
    Patent number: 5344309
    Abstract: An elongate tubular shaft includes a conduit directed therethrough extending from a first end of the shaft to a second end, with the second end of the shaft having a pneumatic generating device such as a squeeze bulb directing air through the conduit into a second arm extending from the first end of the shaft, wherein the second arm includes a second arm hood to be positioned over an associated candle for its snuffing. A first arm oriented diametrically opposed relative to the second arm includes a wick member having a fuel impregnated component therewithin permitting lighting of candles by the wick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: Stephen G. Phare
  • Paint brush assembly
    Patent number: 5343585
    Abstract: A paint brush assembly includes a clip member arranged to secure a replaceable paint brush head thereto, with the clip member having a u-shaped body, including first and second cooperating jaws engaged with the brush head. A sleeve is received over the clip member subsequent to its securement relative to the brush head. A modification of the invention includes a shield structure, as well as a scraper blade mounted to the sleeve in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: Vernon L. Howell
  • Float tube anchor apparatus
    Patent number: 5342229
    Abstract: An anchor organization for mounting to a float tube for positioning of the float tube relative to a body of water includes a support cable mounted to the float tube at a first end of the support tube, with a second end of the cable mounted to a semi-spherical anchor member arranged for engagement to a bottom surface of an associated body of water providing for an anchor of limited weight and increased effectiveness, wherein an intermediate spool mounted to the cable permits selective winding of the cable about the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: Leonard A. Whitt
  • Board game apparatus
    Patent number: 5342056
    Abstract: A board game includes a housing container to secure a foldable game board having first and second card groups to accommodate singles or team play. The game is directed to acquire property in four categories and to effect play until ultimate finish of the four categories and response to questions upon landing upon one of a plurality of "crown" spaces throughout the board is effected. The game further includes acquisition tokens shaped to correspond to the properties. Each acquisition token is illuminatable such that when a player acquires a property the corresponding acquisition token is illuminated to visually indicate acquisition of that property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: Lamia A. A. Ajaji
  • Impeller gun safety trigger mechanism
    Patent number: 5341732
    Abstract: A trigger gun to impart a stamp member in engagement with a face to permit identification of an associated workpiece is provided, wherein a trigger safety mechanism is arranged to provide for selective release of a first trigger upon pivoting of a second trigger to displace a second trigger link from a first trigger receiving slot permitting actuation of the first trigger to effect actuation of an associated impact mechanism within the gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: Norman R. Landers
  • Folding artificial Christmas tree
    Patent number: 5342661
    Abstract: A base and at least one extension tube are arranged for coaxially aligned relationship relative to one another mounted to an underlying support stand. The apparatus includes a plurality of branch rods, each having a matrix of branch rod bristles, with each branch rod mounted relative to a single bracket of a plurality of mating brackets to position the branch rods at acute angles relative to the base and extension tubes. Optional apparatus of the invention includes a scent dispenser structure directing scent through the base and extension tube directed through mesh webs within the tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: Donald R. Wilcox, II
  • Commode seat lift apparatus
    Patent number: 5341518
    Abstract: A commode seat and lift structure include a central axle directed therethrough, with a pair of springs interposed between the commode seat and commode to effect biasing of the seat in a lifting orientation relative to the commode. The springs each include an adjuster plate and an adjuster rod threaded through the plate. The adjuster rod includes a mounting plate secured to the commode bowl to adjust the spring force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: James R. Uhl
  • Beverage cooler and container apparatus
    Patent number: 5341657
    Abstract: A beverage cooler arranged to complementarily receive and secure a coolant jug therewithin is provided, wherein a puncture tip is directed into the neck of the coolant jug to direct fluid flow therefrom into an outlet conduit. A drain conduit is provided permitting drainage of water runoff from melting ice and the like within the cooler structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: James M. Fuller
  • Tapping chip extractor tool
    Patent number: 5339473
    Abstract: A tool includes an elongate shank having an extractor threaded screw member, including a barbed projection extending therefrom to secure chips within a priorly tapped blind bore. The barbed tip is of magnetic material to enhance securement of chips relative to the barbed projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Inventor: Timothy M. Crist