Patents Represented by Law Firm Robb & Robb
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Patent number: 5622343Abstract: The present invention relates to a mail box mounting device comprising a lower body having mounting means such that the lower body can be mounted on a support structure and an upper body rotatably engaged to the lower body, such that the upper body can be rotated without rotating the lower body, and having fastening means such that a mail box can be fastened thereto. The present invention also has positioning means such that the upper body automatically returns to certain positions with respect to the lower body when the upper body is not being rotated.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1995Date of Patent: April 22, 1997Inventor: Arthur D. Morton
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Patent number: 5535484Abstract: A specialized handle for hand held utensils adapted for use by individuals including those having physical impairments such as arthritis or poor motor skill functions is provided. The specialized handle which is typically formed from an elastomeric or plastic material has a substantial rectangular shape in cross-section along a first end and along a second end. The body of the handle has a narrow first end and an enlarged second end wherein the body tapers downwardly from the second end to the first end. The handle is also provided with a plurality of radially extending flanges located along the first end which provide a positive stop which precludes the undesired movement of the user's hand beyond the first end.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1993Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Inventor: Jeremy H. Gibson
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Patent number: 5527022Abstract: A cutting board for cutting food articles comprising a relatively flat rectangular body with a handle, a cutting surface, a bottom surface, a juice channel, a sloping guide plane and leveling means. The cutting surface is curved to allow fluid to flow into the juice channel, the juice channel having grooves to allow fluid in the juice channel to be poured out. Raised teeth protruding from the cutting surface grip the article being cut. After the article is cut, it is guided off the cutting board by way of the shovel chute.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1994Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Assignee: Faye F. ChenInventor: Jeremy H. Gibson
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Patent number: 5477875Abstract: A hunting blind and method of hunting which discloses a hunting blind construction which enables a hunter or other person who is seeking to obscure himself for whatever purpose, even for photographic reasons, and thus is desirably positioned so as to appear virtually flat on the ground and thus prevent waterfowl or the like from being suspicious so as to abort a landing, suitable camouflage decoration being applied to the article and even assembled from surrounding branches or other vegetation.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1993Date of Patent: December 26, 1995Inventor: Tom E. Daly, Jr.
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Patent number: 5463941Abstract: A press for garlic which does not require the clove to be separated and peeled, effecting the pressing operation without orienting the clove in the press, subsequently permitting the mechanism to automatically open when pressure is released, permitting removal of the remains.Cleaning the parts is simple because of the open construction and ease of washing the parts when in open position.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1994Date of Patent: November 7, 1995Assignee: Faye ChenInventor: Jeremy H. Gibson
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Patent number: 3994083Abstract: There is disclosed a trenching machine construction of vehicular type, having a wheeled chassis for travel movement with frames connected thereto, whereby trenching means supported by said frames are adjustable vertically, transversely and angularly with respect thereto, the weight of the means being shiftable longitudinally for such travel movement, means and power for effecting such adjustments being provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1974Date of Patent: November 30, 1976Inventor: James E. Cunningham
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Patent number: 3991973Abstract: There is disclosed faucet construction which incorporates control valve means comprising a plurality of fluid flow regulation instrumentalities constructed to operate sequentially to shut off water flow, including a tapered end seal portion cooperable with a passage through a seat to normally effect such shut-off, a second seal in the form of an O-ring operable when the end seal portion fails to shut off fluid flow, and a third seal surface adjacent the end seal portion operable when the first and second means fail to shut off as desired, with the further provision of seat construction which facilitates replacement by threaded or non-threaded seat means.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1975Date of Patent: November 16, 1976Inventors: William E. Politz, Gerald E. Christiansen
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Patent number: 3990735Abstract: A device for facilitating the delivery of newspapers by motor vehicle to individual residential customers on what is commonly referred to as a motor delivery route. The device generally comprises a tubular holder to receive and embrace one end portion of a rolled or folded newspaper, said holder having a rigid handle extended rearwardly therefrom to enable the holder to be maneuvered from within the delivery vehicle into proximity to the customer's roadside or curbside receiver or receptacle, such as a newspaper tube or mailbox, without requiring the delivery person to leave the vehicle when the roadside receiver or receptacle is obstructed by a snowdrift or by a snowbank that has been plowed to the side of the roadway, or by a pile of construction material or refuse awaiting pickup, or other obstructions which prevent the delivery vehicle from approaching the receiver within normal arm's reach.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1975Date of Patent: November 9, 1976Inventor: Walter A. Starz
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Patent number: PP4007Abstract: 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea class, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of strong, extremely thorny stems carrying a great many thorns, flowers or large, many petaled and excellent substance, with vivid red and yellow bi-coloring.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1976Date of Patent: January 4, 1977Inventor: O. L. Weeks
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Patent number: PP4021Abstract: 1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by a general resemblance in some respects to the variety "Golden Delicious" (unpatented), but being principally distinguished therefrom by a semi-dwarf habit of growth, with crotch angles of almost 90.degree.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1975Date of Patent: March 8, 1977Inventor: William E. Dalton
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Patent number: PP9051Abstract: A Dieffenbachia cultivar having a unique leaf shape of long narrow configuration projecting from the main shoot in a star-like pattern, the leaves themselves having upper surface variegated coloration.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1993Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventor: Richard J. Henny
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Patent number: PP9255Abstract: A new Apricot Tree cultivar producing very early maturing fruit of very good dessert quality.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1992Date of Patent: August 22, 1995Assignee: Rutgers UniversityInventor: Joseph C. Goffreda
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Patent number: PP9467Abstract: A bromeliad Guzmania having large floral bracts, the lower bracts being light green stained with cream, ruby red obverse and reverse gradually less creamy and ruby red to upper part of the inflorescence, after anthesis the bracts darkening to buff, the cream color being retained for as much as two months.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: Kent's Bromeliad Nursery Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Kent
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Patent number: PP9475Abstract: A cross of Guzmania `Lingulata` and `Wittmackii` which differs from other crosses of the same in the fact that the bract's coloration goes further down the peduncle, is bi-colored, and a carmine 31+ color with a suffusion of rose 38+, the habit being lax, except for the inflorescence.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1994Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Assignee: Kent's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Kent
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Patent number: PP9476Abstract: A new and distinct bromeliad cultivar of the Guzmania family which produces bracts of a strong amaranth color which color commonly lasts three months, the leaves of the plant being variegated with strong white color throughout setting off the bract coloration not found in any known bromeliad.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1994Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Assignee: Kent's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Kent
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Patent number: D369981Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1993Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Leichtung, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Hayes, James F. Vidmar
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Patent number: PP9703Abstract: An Anthurium cultivar of vigorous growth, continuously and profusely producing blooms from white buds with petals having a front of white with pink blush centers and a back of white. The blooms retain their color as the plant matures. The bloom is very long lasting both on the plant and as a cut flower and exhibits no discoloration until at least four weeks from cutting.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1995Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: Agri-Starts Inc.Inventor: Denis W. Rotolante
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Patent number: PP9855Abstract: An Anthurium cultivar of vigorous growth, continuously and profusely producing blooms from red buds and with bright, solid red, very long lasting petals which retain their color as the plant matures. The bloom is very long lasting and exhibits no discoloration until at least four weeks from cutting.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Agri-Starts, Inc.Inventor: Denis W. Rotolante
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Patent number: D379942Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1995Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Inventor: Gloria A. Spicer