Patents Represented by Attorney Neustel Law Offices
  • Patent number: 7806617
    Abstract: A document binding system for efficiently securing a plurality of documents together in a professional manner. The document binding system generally includes a first support including at least one post and a second support including at least one opening. The post extends outwardly from the first support and the opening extends through the second support. The post includes a plurality of teeth ending along an outer surface of the post and the opening includes a locking member extending within, wherein the locking member selectively engages at least one of the teeth to secure the first support to the second support, wherein a plurality of documents are preferably selectively secured between the first support and the second support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: James Ballidis
  • Patent number: 7793770
    Abstract: A conveyor wheel sliding system for efficiently positioning the wheels upon a conveyor unit to a transporting position and also to an in use position. The conveyor wheel sliding system generally includes a conveyor unit including a frame, wherein the frame extends along a longitudinal axis of the conveyor unit, an attachment assembly to engage the frame, wherein a substantial portion of the attachment assembly is positioned below the frame and wherein the attachment assembly slidably adjusts about the frame and along the longitudinal axis of the conveyor unit and at least one wheel mechanically connected to the attachment assembly opposite the conveyor unit to engage a ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventors: Albert G. Schoonover, Gordon L. Schoonover
  • Patent number: 7784643
    Abstract: A vending machine messaging system for displaying messages within a vending machine. The vending machine messaging system generally includes a vending machine having a window, a display unit attached to an interior surface of the window and a server in communication with the display unit via a communications network. The server communicates various messages to be displayed by the display unit such as advertisements, stock quotes, news, weather, nutritional content of the merchandise and the like. The vendor is able to add their own messages for display on their vending machines by communicating with the server. Advertisers add various advertisements to the server which are then reviewed and disseminated to the appropriate vending machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: David T. Levine
  • Patent number: 7775900
    Abstract: A golfer alignment system for efficiently assisting a golfer in aligning their golf club and body properly while hitting a golf ball. The golfer alignment system generally includes a first alignment member comprised of an elongated configuration, a second alignment member comprised of an elongated configuration, wherein the second alignment member is substantially parallel to the first alignment member and at least one diagonal member attached between the first alignment member and the second alignment member. The diagonal member is attached in an oblique configuration with respect to the first alignment member and the second alignment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventors: Steven D. Karpyak, Dale E. Karpyak
  • Patent number: 7775005
    Abstract: A vent pipe covering system for efficiently forming a seal between a vent pipe structure and a supporting structure. The vent pipe covering system generally includes a base, a body extending from the base and a coupler extending from the body opposite the base. The base includes a first opening and the body includes a passageway, wherein the passageway longitudinally extends through the body and interconnects with the first opening. The coupler includes a retaining cavity to extend over an outermost end of a pipe extending through the passageway and the first opening, wherein the body and passageway may expand and retract to accommodate various length pipes via an expandable portion of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventors: Lorne G. Johnston, Mona A. Bareham
  • Patent number: 7766008
    Abstract: An endoscopic bite block system for increasing the speed and efficiency of an endoscopic procedure. The endoscopic bite block system includes a base member including a central opening and at least one tube attachment, a channel member latitudinally extending from an outer edge of the central opening and a strap member removably attached to the base member, wherein the strap member removably attaches the base member to the mouth of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Wayne J. Manishen
  • Patent number: 7753343
    Abstract: A retractable load support system for effectively lifting a load in a controlled manner. The retractable load support system includes a frame, a gerotor attached to a main shaft within said frame, a first spool attached to the gerotor, a biasing device connected to the first spool applying a biasing force to the first spool and an elongated member attached to the first spool. The main shaft is rotatably supported within the frame by a one way bearing allowing the main shaft to rotate when the elongated member is drawn downwardly to reduce the resistance of the gerotor. The main shaft is supported substantially stationary within the frame by the one way bearing preventing the main shaft from rotating when the elongated member is drawn upwardly onto the first spool thereby lifting the load in a controlled manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Vidir Machines, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond Dueck
  • Patent number: 7740298
    Abstract: A human transporting system for efficiently removing an injured person out of water. The human transporting system generally includes a handle, a pair of straps attached to the handle, a pair of sliding loops attached to the straps forming looped portions for receiving the wrists of an injured human, and a pair of biasing members attached between the handle and the sliding loops. The looped portions receive the wrists of the injured human and the user pulls the injured human from the water by pulling upon the handle which tightens the looped portions upon the wrists. Once the injured human is pulled out of the water, the handle is lowered thereby allowing the biasing members to loosen the looped portions about the wrists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventors: Donald O. Larson, Kasey P. Larson
  • Patent number: 7740059
    Abstract: A well casing perforator for efficiently recovering available water in a previously drilled well by perforating the well casing. The well casing perforator generally includes a frame adapted to be inserted within a well casing and move in a direction parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the well casing, at least one perforator pivotally connected to the frame and including a plurality of spikes extending therefrom for engagement with the well casing and at least one spring to impart a bias force upon the perforator so that the spikes automatically grab the well casing and rotate through the well casing with a change in directional movement of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: William A. Spencer
  • Patent number: 7726620
    Abstract: A vertical fuel tank support system for efficiently supporting a vertical propane tank above the ground. The vertical fuel tank support system generally includes a support pad including an internal cavity, wherein the internal cavity extends throughout the support pad, an inner platform defining a first portion of an upper surface of the elongated support pad, wherein the inner platform is comprised of circular configuration, an outer platform defining a second portion of an upper surface of the elongated support pad, wherein the outer platform is comprised of circular configuration and an internal ribbing structure extending within the internal cavity and beneath the inner platform and the outer platform. The internal ribbing structure includes a first ribbing portion and a second ribbing portion, wherein the first ribbing portion interconnects with the second ribbing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Bruce Kleespie
  • Patent number: 7726901
    Abstract: A connecting structure detachably connects the upright post of a floor support to the upright frame supporting a panel lift device. The upright post has a pair of upright panels diverging forward to form a V shaped flange that has its lower portion open in front and a rounded knob mounted at the bottom of the post and spaced forward from the forward diverging V shaped flange. The post also has a pair of upright panels converging forward with upper portions of the panels tapering toward one another to form a pointed V shaped upper end. The frame has a forward diverging V shaped flange with an upper portion having dual pair of forward converging flanges in spaced relation to one another to form a forward converging V shaped slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Telpro, Inc.
    Inventor: Roland O. Young
  • Patent number: 7726467
    Abstract: A conveyor coupler system for efficiently increasing the longevity and productivity of the conveyor. The conveyor coupler system generally includes a coupler including a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion extends from the second portion. The first portion includes a first connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion extends within the first portion and includes at least one slot. The second portion includes a second connecting portion extending within the second portion and including a plurality of ridge members. The first connecting portion connects to a first planetary gear structure of a conveyor unit and the second connecting portion connects to a second planetary gear structure of the conveyor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventors: Albert G. Schoonover, Gordon L. Schoonover
  • Patent number: 7726031
    Abstract: A knife system for providing efficient replacement of a knife blade. The knife system generally includes a body, a lever pivotally connected to the body, a collet connected to the body, and a shaft connected between the lever and the collet. When the lever is in a closed position, the shaft applies tension to the collet resulting in frictional engagement with a blade within the collet. An illuminating unit is preferably positioned within the body directing light towards the blade within the collet to illuminate a work area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Douglas P. Gibbs
  • Patent number: 7721373
    Abstract: A railroad flangeway cleaner system for efficiently clearing debris and other foreign material from a railroad flangeway or other similar channel. The railroad flangeway cleaner system includes a frame for traveling along a channel, a drive unit attached to the frame and a cleaning device rotated by the drive unit, wherein the cleaning device clears the channel of debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Timothy R. Wilson
  • Patent number: 6711926
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hockey puck for enhancing a hockey player's skills, strength and endurance. The method of manufacturing a hockey puck includes the steps of severing a disk member off a solid metal shaft, rounding perimeter edges of the disk member, and pressing a gripping into an outer perimeter surface of the disk member. The metal shaft may be comprised of various types of metal such as but not limited to aluminum and steel. The disk member is preferably 2-5 times heavier than a conventional hockey puck depending upon the metal utilized. The disk member is preferably three inches in diameter in order to simulate the size of a conventional hockey puck, however the disk member may have diameters greater or less than three inches depending upon the type of training the hockey puck is to be utilized within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy W. Stark, Shane P. Tibiatowski
  • Patent number: D622573
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventors: Brett A. Friesen, Mitchel T. LeBrasseur, Ken Moncrief