Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Gary K. Price
  • Patent number: 6991184
    Abstract: A controlled shower rinse system installed in a shower stall that provides a means to mix a selected product, like a medicated shampoo or chemical for example, with the water that flows from the conventional shower head of a shower device. The rinse system including a flow injector for effectively blending water from a water supply system and the medicated product and directing the blended water to the shower head of the shower device, a solenoid valve for regulating the introduction of the medicated substance to the flow injector, and a push button operably associated with the rinse system to supply a control signal to the valve for causing operation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Inventor: Dell Romaine
  • Patent number: 6986317
    Abstract: A bobbin case tool to aid in the removal and installation of a prior art bobbin case on a sewing machine. The bobbin case tool includes an elongated arm having a clearance, a pair of lead in chamfers, a locking tooth disposed between the pair of lead in chamfers, and a locking tooth face. In application, the bobbin case tool designed to engage a releasing lever of the bobbin case and operatively pivot the releasing lever to an unlock position. The bobbin case tool is positioned so that the locking tooth is engaged in a spindle clearance of the releasing lever. The releasing lever of the bobbin case is rotated by the bobbin case tool until the releasing lever forces a locking plate of the bobbin case out of a spindle locking groove of a sewing machine's bobbin holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Howard G. Biehl, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6986275
    Abstract: An automotive clamp accessory that can be used with existing prior art clamps to pull on a damaged vehicle's frame. The clamp accessory can be attached to a variety of types of damaged vehicle frames and locations without first being required to remove bolted-on vehicle parts or attached glass in order for the pull clamp to properly access or grab the frame. Once the clamp accessory is attached, straightening is accomplished by pulling on the clamp accessory with an external force to return the frame back to its original shape. In the preferred embodiment, the clamp accessory includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a wall disposed between the first and second ends that forms a “stair-step” configuration. The first end portion having a pair of opposing pivot bores for mounting the prior art pull clamp thereto. The pivot bores allow the pulling clamp to be tightened in selected positions for various straightening applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Steven G. Conner
  • Patent number: 6935347
    Abstract: A smoking artifact having a tobacco rod section and a prior art filter section connected to the tobacco rod section. In the preferred embodiment, the tobacco rod section containing a plurality of aloeswood seeds. The aloeswood seeds may be applied either as whole seeds or as a powder from crushed seeds. In an alternate embodiment the tobacco rod section is compartmented into first and second partitioned areas. In this embodiment, the aloeswood seeds is disposed within the first partitioned area, and tobacco is disposed within the second partitioned area. It is an object of the present invention to provide a non-poisonous alternate cigarette to reduce the hazards of smoking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Ranchhodbhai D. Patel
  • Patent number: 6934991
    Abstract: A combination electrician's tool which is substantially a pair of pliers having a first plier portion pivotally attached to a second plier portion. The first plier portion having a first handle and a first jaw, and the second plier portion having a second handle and a second jaw. The second plier further including a cutting edge in cooperation with the first plier, which cutting edge is used before cutting items such as, but not restricted to wire. The first and second jaw portions further include a hammer formed on the outside surface, such that the tool can be used as a hammer. The first and second jaws further define cooperating groove portions having cutting surfaces sized to cut varying sizes of wire and cable, including ROMEX multi-conductor cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Clifford A. Kinkade
  • Patent number: 6929627
    Abstract: A support device used when applying an ostomy appliance to a wearer, and in particular, a device that assists the wearer in applying the body side member of the ostomy appliance without substantial use of the wearer's arms or hands. The support device assists the wearer to apply steady pressure to the body side member until proper sealing is obtained between the body side member and wearer's skin. The preferred embodiment includes a base member sized to releasably accept the body side member, the base member including an opening sized to the approximate circumference of a stoma opening of the body side member. The support device further includes an end member, and first and second support members vertically disposed between the base member and the end member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventor: James L. Mahoney
  • Patent number: 6928935
    Abstract: An incinerator pre-fill chamber for installation on an incinerator for burning combustible material which allows the operator to continuously re-fill the container of the incinerator with new combustible material while the contents within the container is burning. The incinerator pre-fill chamber includes an elongated case having a first opening aligned in sealing relationship with a second opening disposed in the lid of the incinerator such that when said pre-fill chamber is mounted on the incinerator lid the combustible material can pass from said pre-fill chamber through said first and second openings. The pre-fill chamber further includes a plunger with a platen, at least one side door that opens for loading the material to be burned into the pre-fill chamber, and a trap door that opens when the plunger is actuated thereby permitting the material to pass through the first opening of the pre-fill chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventors: David Pretzsch, Donald L. Wilson
  • Patent number: 6915580
    Abstract: A razor handle assembly having a telescoping extension body portion with a loop-handle at one end and a gripping portion at the opposite end, the gripping portion is detachably connected to the handle of a typical shaving razor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventor: Lisa L. Dassel
  • Patent number: 6892825
    Abstract: A rear blade mounting apparatus for a bulldozer. The mounting apparatus generally includes a frame that extends from the rear of the body of the bulldozer, the frame including a pair of extending loader arms pivotally connected to the rear of the tractor, and a blade pivotally mounted on free ends of the loader arms, and hydraulic cylinders, or the like, controlled to cause the blade to be positioned in various desired positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Donald G. Hopson
  • Patent number: 6845578
    Abstract: A display system for presenting multiple images from a single art object depending upon the observer's viewing angle comprising a housing, a protective cover, a distortion lens, an art object, a support means for securing a lighting system contained within the housing, and a cooling system and power source within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Stephen J. Lucas
  • Patent number: 6799530
    Abstract: A rotatable flagpole apparatus comprising a sleeve, an end cap, a collar, and means for attaching the flag to the sleeve. A flagpole extends within the sleeve, the flagpole having an end member defining a shoulder that is adjacent to a top edge of the sleeve so that the sleeve is rotatably supported by said end member. The sleeve of the apparatus and the flag attached thereto rotates about the stationary flagpole to permit the flag to be parallel with the wind. This reduces the tendency of the flag to wrap itself around the flagpole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventor: Silas A. Heichelbech
  • Patent number: 6789275
    Abstract: A non-leaking flush toilet system that eliminates the need for using wax gaskets or rings on a toilet system. Such system having a substantially flat surface that is affixed to the base outlet opening of a flush toilet. The toilet system further includes an upper portion having inner and outer clearance surfaces, and an extension member that projects downwardly from the upper portion. Attached to the exterior surface of the extension member is a sealing boot. The sealing boot having a plurality of sealing lips that outwardly extend from the sealing boot's outer surface. In use, the outer clearance surface is received inside the floor flange, and the outer surface of the extension member having the sealing boot disposed thereon is sealingly received inside the soil pipe, thereby forming a seal between the base of the toilet and the floor flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventors: Michael W. Spells, Sr., Al Brandt, Jesse M. Spells, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6761465
    Abstract: An assembly developed for the purpose of detachably mounting an illuminating means to the upper portion of an existing headstone or monument by means of an appropriate mounting assembly. In place, the mounting assembly extends above the top portion of the headstone, and preferably, a lighting means, such as a solar powered light provides illumination over the headstone or monument. The mounting assembly includes a base member, and a lower bracket assembly for detachably mounting the monument assembly to the top portion of a headstone or monument. The lower bracket assembly cooperates with the back panel member so that the lower portion of the back panel member and a vertical end of the lower bracket assembly extends downward and adjustably overlap the top portion of the headstone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Shirley E. Little
  • Patent number: 6745408
    Abstract: A non-leaking flush toilet kit that eliminates the need for using wax gaskets or rings on a toilet system. Such kit includes a floor flange, a toilet base extension sleeve that is affixed to the base outlet opening of a flush toilet, and a v-ring seal seated within the floor flange. The floor flange is affixed to a soil pipe at or about floor surface. Said sleeve projects downwardly from the toilet base and is received by the v-ring seal and extends into the soil pipe, and forms a seal between the sleeve and the floor flange, thereby forming a seal between the base of the toilet bowl and the soil pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Spells, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6726161
    Abstract: A shower arm support for supporting the shower arm that projects outwardly through a shower stall wall from the water supply system that extends such support to the water supply system behind the shower stall wall. The apparatus includes a base sleeve that inwardly slides over the shower arm so that the rear surface of the base sleeve abuts the exposed surface of the shower stall wall. The base sleeve is then affixed to the shower stall wall using screws threadably received within front threaded openings of the base sleeve, and then clamped to the shower arm using screws threadably received within side threaded openings of the base sleeve, so that the base sleeve supports the shower arm from being loose or wobbly, and extends such support to the water supply system behind the shower stall wall that is connected to the shower arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventors: Randal A. Plump, Ray A. Tenhumberg
  • Patent number: 6678993
    Abstract: The present invention, a fishers apparatus, a drag and an elastic member. The elastic member is attached to a fishing line. The apparatus enables a fisher to impart a lifelike motion to the bait which is effective in attracting a fish to strike at the bait.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Rodney Dale Long
  • Patent number: 6668852
    Abstract: A service sleeve coupled with a frost proof sillcock including a housing having an outer surface and defining an inner chamber for receiving an inner portion of the sillcock, a stem portion, and an area of water pipe that extends radially from the stem portion to the structure's water supply. The service sleeve further includes a cap having an inner surface, a first end having a diameter to receive the outer surface of the housing, and a second end having a diameter sized to slidingly receive the water pipe. The stem portion having a male portion and a female portion. The male and female portions have bores therethrough. The female portion having an inlet end coupled to the water pipe and an opening opposite the inlet end for access to the bore of the female portion. The male portion having an outlet end for connecting to the inner portion of the sillcock and an opening for access to the bore of the male portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Continental Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John Theodore Williamson
  • Patent number: 6651997
    Abstract: A trailer bunk cover assembly designed to not only protect boat hulls during launching and loading from the trailer, but also to protect the trailer's bunks from becoming worn down with use. The bunk cover assembly includes a main body portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. When mounted to the trailer bunk, the lower surface of the main body portion is in contact with the top surface of the trailer bunk. When a boat is loaded on the boat trailer, the hull of the boat rests on the upper surface of the main body portion. The cover assembly further includes first and second side panels that extend downward from the main body portion. The side panels cooperate to help position the main body portion against the top surface of the trailer bunk. The side panels respectively include a plurality of apertures. Attachment screws that act as a securing means to hold the cover assembly in place on the top surface of the trailer bunk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Robert H. Higginson
  • Patent number: 6626480
    Abstract: A tool box anchor for releasably securing a tool box to the bed of a pickup truck, said tool box anchor including an elongated plate having a hollow plate extension, a support rod an L shape configuration, and having a first end and a second end. The tool box anchor further including a locking pin. When mounting the tool box to the bed of the pickup truck, the first end of the support rod is slidably inserted from inside the bed of the pickup truck in an upwardly direction through the plate extension, through a side wall clearance in the side wall of the pickup truck bed, and through a clearance in the tool box. In this position, the first end of the support rod vertically extends inside the tool box, and the second end of the support rod downwardly extends from the plate extension, within the bed of the pickup truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: Richard C. Anderson
  • Patent number: D480022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: Robert H. Higginson