Patents Represented by Attorney Evelyn M. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Sommer
  • Patent number: 5555876
    Abstract: A chimney safety and control system includes a control panel which indicates the position of the chimney damper and the operational status of a chimney fan unit, and allows the operator to electro-mechanically open and close the damper and set the fan. When the safety control system senses that a predetermined condition (e.g., high temperature) exists in the chimney firebox while the damper is closed, it automatically opens the damper and activates the fan. The system may also be used in conjunction with one or more smoke detectors, in which case the system automatically opens the damper and activates the fan when a smoke detector is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Inventors: Richard V. Francisco, Jr., Jack E. Farrell, III
  • Patent number: 5556090
    Abstract: A kit provided for putting in place a regulation size baseball field in a suitably sized park, playground, pasture, sandlot or the like. The components of the kit are contained in a small compact duffle bag and comprise in addition to the bag, 3 regulation size bases, home plate, pitcher's plate, Velcro patches approximately 2 - 4" X 2 - 4", 5 metal stakes, a measuring tape marked along its length at 60 feet 6", 90 feet, and 127 feet 33/8". Preferably there is included in the kit, a brush for cleaning off home plate, an instruction sheet and a ball. The field is the regulation 90 foot square, with home plate, first, second and third base occupying the corners of the squares. Second base is 127 feet 33/8" from home plate, and the pitcher's plate 60 feet 6" from home plate along the same line of measurement. Each of the bases and plates has fixedly attached to the back surface thereof a Velcro patch with the fastening means facing out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Inventor: Jeffrey Coleman