Patents Represented by Attorney Walter Tencza, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5944912
    Abstract: An oxidizer, preferably hydrogen peroxide, is used for cleaning the finger holes in a bowling ball and for cleaning the inserts which are placed in those holes. The hydrogen peroxide is preferably provided as part of a solution which is substantially similar to a "hair neutralizer". However a simple hydrogen peroxide 3% solution can be used, where about 3% of the solution is hydrogen peroxide and about 97% of the solution is water, by weight. In this simple 3% solution, the only other chemical, other than water and hydrogen peroxide, which may in one embodiment be provided, is a stabilizer, in typically a small percentage. The hydrogen peroxide solution can be placed or soaked onto a towlette. The towlette should be placed in a sealed plastic packet to prevent it from drying out. The hydrogen peroxide solution can then be applied to cleaning the holes in bowling balls and the inserts in bowling balls, and can also be applied to known uses such as an antiseptic to be applied to skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventors: Michael Jenkins, Janice Jenkins
  • Patent number: 5922981
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for activating drum lights in response to audio signals is disclosed. A drum having a light and a transducer within its inner area is disclosed. The light and the transducer are attached to a single bracket which is attached to the drum. Circuitry is disclosed for connecting the transducer with the light and causing the light to turn on when the drum is hit with sufficient force. The bracket is attached to a metal tube which has been placed through an existing air hole of the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: Matthew Ballister
  • Patent number: 5791479
    Abstract: A combination cutting board and storage container is disclosed. The combination cutting board and storage container can be used for food processing and storage purposes, for fishing bait and tackle processing and storage purposes, and for many other purposes. A storage container in the form of a bin has an opening at the top. The cutting board is formed so that it can fit over the opening. Attachment means are preferably provided for holding the cutting board to the bin. A handle is provided for carrying the combination cutting board and storage bin. The handle is preferably in the form of an arc which extends approximately from one end of the bin to the other. The handle, the side members, and the bin are preferably comprised of polyethylene foam or some other lightweight foam material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: William J. Beres