Patents Represented by Attorney Locke Purnell
  • Patent number: 5644172
    Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device for securing a vehicle is provided. The anti-theft device includes a plurality of control units electrically coupled between the vehicle electrical system and vital electrical components of the vehicle for controlling the delivery of power to these components. The control units normally interrupt power to these components but provide a path of power upon receiving an activation signal. The control units are directly coupled between the vehicle electrical system and the controlled electrical components and are powered by the vehicle electrical system. The anti-theft device also includes a transmitter device for transmitting an activation signal to the control units. When the control units receive this signal, they switch power to their respective components to allow their operation. The signal transmitted by the transmitter device is an audio frequency signal or a low power FM broadcast signal which is not widely broadcast remote from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: Gerald Marvin Hodges
  • Patent number: 5638342
    Abstract: A watch saddle for providing ventilation and spacing between a user's wrist and a wristwatch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Fossil, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Kartsotis, Suzanne M. Amundsen, Timothy G. Hale, Hiroshi Nakahara
  • Patent number: 5636775
    Abstract: A storage receptacle adapted to be received on a watch strap or jewelry band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Fossil, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Kartsotis, Suzanne M. Amundsen, Timothy G. Hale, Hiroshi Nakahara
  • Patent number: 5557830
    Abstract: A fastener comprising a retainer and a collar wherein one or more sheets of material may be secured between the retainer and collar, and wherein the fastener may be weighted or attached to a variety of objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Olympic General Corporation
    Inventor: William B. Davis
  • Patent number: 5553351
    Abstract: A hinge-lock security system for preventing relative motion between a door and a door frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Inventor: William R. Starks
  • Patent number: 5538798
    Abstract: Apparatus and directed to improved gating for the investment casting of metal wood golf club heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Niemin Porter & Co. d/b/a Cast Alloys, Inc.
    Inventor: John P. Sheehan
  • Patent number: 5498444
    Abstract: A method for direct printing of micro-optical components onto optical substrates or active devices to create optical circuit elements as well as micro-optical components and systems, such as plano-convex circular, cylindrical or square lenslets, anamorphic lenslets, waveguides, couplers, mixers and switches and monolithic lenses deposited directly onto optical components such as diode lasers and optical fibers. The method provides a means for precisely depositing a wide range of materials in a wide variety of shapes for fabricating a full range of passive and active micro-optic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Microfab Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Hayes
  • Patent number: 5495903
    Abstract: A pulsation nozzle is adapted for insertion in a drill bit such as a single body or tri-cone bit, for delivery of a pulsed jet of thixotropic drilling fluid during drilling operations. The nozzle defines an inlet orifice (31) communicating with an internal cavity (32) and an outlet orifice (33), the dimensions of which are chosen in such a way as to induce the cyclical propagation of disturbances in a shear boundary defined between fluid passing directly through the nozzle and fluid which is momentarily trapped in the cavity, thereby inducing a self-excited oscillating flow of said fluid within the nozzle, and a rapid pulsing flow emitting from the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Inventors: William A. Griffin, Sextus M. De Almeida
  • Patent number: 5478332
    Abstract: The apparatus includes a base engaged with a support arm, which support arm is adapted to receive a tubing clip. The tubing clip includes a slot that is adapted to receive intravenous tubing or a central venous catheter and to retain the tubing in a secure manner so as to support in a stationary manner an injection cap associated with the tubing or catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Inventor: Trinet Stockwell
  • Patent number: 5371913
    Abstract: A disposable, one-piece, bristleless can cleaning device including a body, cyclindrical in cross-section with a circular base wall and integral annular, concentric outer and inner side walls, the outer wall formed along the periphery of the base wall and the inner wall being located inwardly from the outer wall, the two walls forming a cavity for receiving the upper end portion of a can. The can cleaning device is made of a sturdy, resilient, absorbent material that has been treated with a sanitizing substance. The side wall and the inner wall both extend downwardly frown the base of the device, the side wall extending downwardly over the outer upper portion of the can exterior and the inner wall, having a diameter smaller than the side wall, extending downwardly into the groove located on the upper end portion of a beverage can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventor: Joselito A. Smith
  • Patent number: D362465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: National Banner Company, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Gallemore, II
  • Patent number: D363572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventor: Thomas A. Obenchain
  • Patent number: D368944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Inventor: John T. Stites
  • Patent number: D371182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Inventor: John T. Stites
  • Patent number: D373286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Rondine Italia, S.p.A.
    Inventor: Molinari Antonio
  • Patent number: D373287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Rondine Italia, S.p.A.
    Inventor: Molinari Antonio
  • Patent number: D379711
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Inventor: Virginia H. Fitzgerald