Patents Represented by Attorney Paul H. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 4699597
    Abstract: A shell made up of opposed halves is fitted over the propeller screw of the motor on the boat. This shell then becomes an enclosure with inlet and outlet openings at the ends. This shell with the propeller screw forms a pump with the propeller screw pumping water through the shell and through an outlet hose which is extended to the shore. One form has the inlet and outlet openings on the axis of the propeller screw and other forms include the outlet arranged tangentially or angularly. A hose can be connected to the inlet opening for bailing a boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Inventor: Ray V. Oja
  • Patent number: 4685570
    Abstract: A sheet of plastic material folded at the middle and forming a pair of side panels, with the juncture edge between the panels lowermost and the panels extending upwardly therefrom, forming a tote. The ends and top are open, and the panels can be opened to a flat position. Plastic pocket pieces are secured to the panels, forming large pockets between themselves and the panels, and certain of those pocket pieces have additional pocket pieces secured thereto to form additional and smaller pockets. All of the plastic pieces are clear and all of the contents of the pockets can be seen from either side of the folded tote either in open or folded position. Plastic carrying handles are secured to the free edges of the panels, and a detachable shoulder strap is also provided. Reinforcing fabric strips are secured to the juncture edge and other edges. A large number of items are carried in the tote for small children, and the tote is most useful in travelling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1987
    Inventor: Sheila Medow
  • Patent number: 4683692
    Abstract: The device includes a shell with a mat of insulation material therein, held by friction. The shell is secured to a building, in position extending across a juncture line where a hole or gap exists. It has a mounting strip at the top edge, which also serves as a wheather protector. In one form the shell is made of wood, and includes a mounting timber at the top having an inclined edge engaging the building and thereby biasing the lower portion against the building, eliminating the need for securement of the device at the lower location. In another form the shell is made of metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Inventor: Allen Tetschner
  • Patent number: 4671942
    Abstract: The mixing pistol for reactive multiple component materials includes a self rotating mixing rotor in a mixing chamber, and several valves controling the injection of a component into the mixing chamber. Additionally there are valves for the injection of cleansing solution and compressed air. While cleansing the mixing chamber, in order not to have to remove the used cleansing solution by way of the outlet of the mixing pistol, which would be connected with the removal of dangerous and harmful fumes and gases, there is an additional outlet valve arranged at the mixing chamber by means of which the removal of the used cleansing solution is accomplished. The cleansing solution is driven in the mixing chamber in a closed circulation and never comes into contact with the outer region of the mixing pistol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Inventor: Herbert Dietachmair
  • Patent number: 4672345
    Abstract: An upper magnet and a lower magnet respectively above and below the objects to be degaussed/demagnetized. They are arranged with their fields mutually transverse, and both at 45.degree. angles to a conveyor carrying the objects between the magnets. Either or both magnets may be rotated, selectively, and they are rotated in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: Electro-Matic Products Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Littwin, Joseph A. Armond, Fred Patrick
  • Patent number: 4669794
    Abstract: A single integral molded red plastic article, of star shape, having a central body portion with radiating arms at the ends of which are blocking elements of cylindrical shape. The blocking elements are of different sizes. In use, a selected one the blocking elements is pushed into one of the pair of fuse clips, after the fuse is removed. The selected blocking element is so selected according to the size of the fuse clip. The remaining blocking elements extend outwardly and serve as a grip for handling the article, and as a visual signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Inventor: Steven J. Benda
  • Patent number: 4668099
    Abstract: A conical spiral mixer with a conically tapered mixer container, includes a mixing spiral that moves parallel to the conical inner wall of the mixing container, the lower end of the mixing spiral extending through an opening in the container bottom below which is a swingable and pivotable bearing. The sealing between the shaft of the mixing spiral and the opening in the container bottom, is provided by means of a spherical sealing body pivotably supported on the shaft of the mixing spiral, but at an angle to the axis of the mixing container. The sealing body takes part in the swing movement of the shaft of the mixing spiral, but not however in its pivoting or spinning movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Inventor: Alfred Bolz
  • Patent number: 4663998
    Abstract: A socket for a socket wrench set, having a magnet in the bottom thereof, releasably held therein by a C ring. The nut, or bolt head, fitted in the socket is held by the magnet, and the C ring spaces it slightly from the magnet for a cushioning effect. The socket has a bottom hole for insertion of the wrench shank, and the magnet serves also to hold the socket on the wrench. The socket is made of an alloy that counteracts the magnetic field in lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Inventors: Clifford L. Parsons, Myrtle A. Parsons
  • Patent number: 4660870
    Abstract: A band that is discontinuous circumferentially, placeable on an object to be clamped in transverse direction; toggle locking means releasably locks the ends of the band together on the object. In one form the band is made in parts hinged together, and in another, it is a single piece of flexible material. The clamp, in another form includes an inner band forming a sealing gasket. In still another form, a repair band is included, which is applied to the object, and when the clamp is removed, the repair band remains as a unitary repair component on the object. The clamp is also operable in repairing broken bones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Inventor: Nick J. Donley
  • Patent number: 4650190
    Abstract: A flipper game having a plane-sloped playing plate arranged in a housing on which obstacles for the run of the ball are arranged. The ball enters at the head end of the playing plate and runs in the direction of the slope down to a target opening arranged at the foot end of the playing plate. The slope of the playing plate can be regulated thereby altering the running velocity of the ball for production of varying degrees of difficulty. The slope of the playing plate can be manually set or incremented automatically depending on the score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Inventor: Hans Geiger
  • Patent number: 4646497
    Abstract: A coupling unit includes a pair of parts, mounted on respective panels, each on an axis extending through the panel. The panels are moved into coupling position, with the parts thereby in interconnecting position, with elements of the parts interlocking, and their axes coincident. The two parts are then rotated on their common axis. Two units are used together, in spaced apart relation. In one form of the device, the parts of each unit are identical, and in another form, they are respectively of male and female shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Inventor: Egon R. Hoenle
  • Patent number: 4644682
    Abstract: A winch includes a spindle plate having a plurality of pins fixed thereon, the pins forming the core of a winch and the line of the trap is wound on the pins. An ejector plate is axially slidable for ejecting the wound line from the pins into the water. The space surrounded by the pins forms a basket in which the buoy is put in the winding-in step, this securing the line to the pins for the winding. The ejection step is produced by a slidable ejection shaft carrying the ejection plate, and driven by a motor. An advancing shaft is carried by and within the ejection shaft, and at the final movement of the ejection shaft, the advancing shaft ejects the buoy clear of the line coil. The advancing shaft is moved relative to the ejection shaft, by a cam carried by the ejection shaft and engaging a fixed trip unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Inventor: Ernest Cloud
  • Patent number: 4643294
    Abstract: An endless belt conveyor having a pulley at the tail end with slats forming slots therebetween leading to an interior space, the latter leading axially outwardly, and the pulley having end plates with radial vanes leading radially beyond the slats. The conveyor has a casing with telescoping sections that are relatively adjustable to accommodate variations in belt lengths. It also has trougher rolls mounted on the side walls of the casing, leaving the bottom portion of the interior space clear. It also includes an intermediate discharge unit which includes a pair of relatively displaced rolls, on which the upper belt run travels, which throws the grain in a suspended path, and deflector blades interposed in the suspended path which deflect the grain laterally into a discharge chute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Inventor: Jerrel Whited
  • Patent number: 4643432
    Abstract: A game board, similar to a checker board, includes 10 squares on edge, and two sets of playing pieces, moved by opposing players on opposite sides of the board. Each player moves his pieces against the other's, and upon encounter, captures the respective pieces. The pieces are respectively pegs and rings, and upon capture, the pieces involved--a peg and a ring--are interfitted in vertically stacked position, to show the capture. The upper piece is the captor, and the lower piece the captive. A captive piece can be re-captured, and that step indicated by a piece like the original captive piece, put atop the first captor piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: William J. Berry
    Inventors: William J. Berry, Michael H. McManigan
  • Patent number: 4643292
    Abstract: A grain conveyor for mounting at the top of a granary. It includes a main conveyor component having an endless belt extending the length of the granary. A plow is utilized for deflecting the grain from the belt laterally into bins in the granary. The plow is mounted directly on and supported by the trougher rolls that support the upper run of the belt, and is free of support by the main frame of the main conveyor component. The plow includes deflector means, for deflecting the grain, that is adjustable for deflecting a greater or lesser amount of grain to either side selectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Inventor: Jerrel Whited
  • Patent number: 4641456
    Abstract: A housing has an entrance space into which the mouse enters. A pair of touchplates are embedded in the floor of that space, and when he steps on them, he bridges them and energizes a circuit for operating a pusher plate for pushing the mouse from the entrance space into a pit, where he is confined alive. A space is provided for bait at such location that the mouse is pushed into the pit before he can reach the bait. The pusher plate is actuated by a solenoid in a main circuit activated by a control that itself is energized by the presence of a mouse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Inventor: Robert Boharski
  • Patent number: 4639821
    Abstract: The articles to be degaussed are carried along on a conveyor under which is a magnet rotating on an axis extending through the conveyor and the articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: Electro-Matic Products Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Littwin, Joseph A. Armond, Gabriel R. Buky, Fred Patrick
  • Patent number: 4638994
    Abstract: A tubular main bar, internally threaded, with buttress teeth, from each end, with a stop in the middle, and an inner bar inserted in each end, having a single tooth element, spring pressed radially outwardly, forming a buttress tooth engaging the buttress teeth in the main bar. The inner bars can be pushed inwardly, but must be threaded, or turned, out. The weights are fitted on the inner bar at each end, against the end of the main bar and a locking collar interlocks with the outer end of each inner bar, and holds the weights. The outer surface of the locking collar and of the inner bar lie in a common plane, defining the end of the dumbbell. The inner bars cannot be threaded completely out of the main bar, except by special manipulation of the tooth element in the inner bar, through an inconsipicuous opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Inventor: Brian J. Gogarty
  • Patent number: 4633545
    Abstract: In an automobile door hinge which includes a leaf mounted on the body and a leaf mounted on the door, the leaves having parallel overlapping flanges, with a hinge pin in aligned holes in the flanges, hinge plates are secured to the flanges of the body leaf with sealed ball bearings receiving the hinge pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1987
    Inventor: Darrell Schiller
  • Patent number: 4631858
    Abstract: A tube having an open front end and a piston therein. The piston is moved manually to a forward cocked position adjacent the open end of the tube, against the action of a tension spring. A closure flapper is hinged in the tube adjacent the open end of the tube, spring biased to closed position. In operation, the open end of the tube is held near the insect, with the piston in cocked position, and the piston is then released, which is thereupon drawn back by the tension springs. This movement of the piston produces a vacuum in the tube, this action opening the closure flapper, and drawing in the insect, after which the closure flapper is moved to closed position by the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Inventor: Norman R. Kahle