Patents Assigned to Emerald Innovations LLC
  • Patent number: 7533470
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electric knife is provided that includes a blade that is adapted to cut the pulp and shell of pumpkins and other fruits and vegetables but not readily cut the skin and flesh of humans. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electric knife also includes a shield that that is adapted to prevent fruit or vegetable matter from entering the housing of the electric knife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk, Trevor L. Jackson, Don C. Fuchs, Jr., Doug Gall
  • Patent number: 7357520
    Abstract: A projector comprising a directional light source, a lens disposed opposite the light source, and an image medium support assembly disposed between the light source and the lens along a light path that extends from the light source through the lens; a housing enclosing the directional light source, the image medium support assembly, and the lens, wherein said housing is suitable for outdoor use; and a support member connected to the housing such that the angle of projection can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Marc L. Vitantonio, Trevor Jackson, Dennis Futo, Dale A. Panasewicz, John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk
  • Patent number: 7357364
    Abstract: Support devices are adapted for use to releasably attach mounting items to structures constructed of brick, stone, concrete or cinder block, or other comparable materials. The devices have expander and support portions. The expander portion have two inter-fitting wedge members which slidably and adjustably engage with each other for adjustable insertion and fixation within gaps, such as mortar joints between bricks, stones or blocks. The support portions removably attach to the expander portions, and have support members in the form of hooks, clips, pegs, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Trevor Jackson, Gary Fick
  • Publication number: 20070205346
    Abstract: A device for supporting an item on a structure includes a spanner portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion. The spanner portion includes first and second ends, and a mounting side between the first and second ends for facing a mounting surface of the structure. The first end portion extends laterally from the mounting side at the first end of the spanner portion, and the second end portion extends laterally from the mounting side at the second end of the spanner portion. At least one attachment portion is disposed on at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion and is configured to support at least a portion of the item. The spanner portion is selectively adjustable in length to secure the structure between the first and second end portions of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: EMERALD INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Trevor Jackson, Klaus Harry
  • Publication number: 20070204521
    Abstract: A gutter guard arrangement is provided that functions to keep debris from entering and clogging a rain gutter. The arrangement may include a cover for keeping debris out of the gutter and a bracket that positions the cover over the gutter. The bracket may include a bracket securing portion that attaches to the gutter for securing the bracket to the gutter, a cover securing portion that attaches to the cover to secure the cover to the bracket and a décor mounting portion disposed on the bracket for mounting decorative décor on the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: EMERALD INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Trevor JACKSON, Harry KLAUS, Patrick COYNE, Robert KOSTIAL
  • Publication number: 20070207658
    Abstract: The present application provides various embodiments of a mounting device having a securing means for mounting the device to a structure; a gripping means for resisting the movement of the device relative to the structure; and an attaching means for attaching decor to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: EMERALD INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Johnny COX, Trevor JACKSON, Harry Klaus
  • Publication number: 20070114336
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a décor kit that is utilized to decorate and accessorize pumpkins, other fruits and vegetables, and other artificial like-shaped objects. The pumpkin décor kit may comprise a support base that is formed to give the appearance of a statuette with a supported pumpkin forming part of the figurine. Further, in some embodiments, the décor kit may further include a covering to wrap or surround the support base, and/or accessories to further adorn the statuette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Emerald Innovations LLC
    Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Patrick Brown, Trevor Jackson
  • Publication number: 20060256291
    Abstract: A projector having a polymeric housing containing an electrical light source, an image medium support assembly aligned in the light path of the light source, and a lens through which light emanating from the light source exits the housing after passing through an image medium disposed in the image support assembly. The projector is preferably adjustably mounted on a support member comprising a tubular section containing a transformer, The projector can be made with an electric motor inside the housing that causes a wheel comprising multiple fixed images to continuously or intermittently rotate the same or different images sequentially through the light path of the projector, A projector assembly is also disclosed in which a projector is mounted in a frame assembly in combination with a rotating mirror ball that simultaneously redirects the projected image in many different directions and continuously changes the image being projected onto a particular spot on surrounding viewing surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Emerald Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Marc Vitantonio, Trevor Jackson, Dennis Futo, Dale Panasewicz, John Nottingham, John Spirk
  • Patent number: 7107691
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electric knife is provided that includes a blade that is adapted to cut the pulp and shell of pumpkins and other fruits and vegetables but not readily cut the skin and flesh of humans. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electric knife also includes a shield that that is adapted to prevent fruit or vegetable matter from entering the housing of the electric knife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations LLC
    Inventors: John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk, Trevor L. Jaokson, Don C. Fuchs Jr., Doug Gall
  • Publication number: 20060200912
    Abstract: Tool implements are provided for use in manipulating of target substrates and materials, such as soil, plant or vegetable matter, and other materials. The tools include a body portion, a retaining strap and an aperture formed therebetween. All or a portion of one or more fingers of a human hand may be inserted through the aperture. When the user manipulates the tool implement, the retaining strap assists in retaining the users hand in close contact with the body member. The tool implements provide reinforcement and stability to the user's hand. The tool implements also provide one or more of a variety of tools that extend from the user's fingertips for manipulating target substrates. The tool implements also shield all or a portion of the user's hand from direct contact with the target substrates and materials, and in some embodiments, further protect the user's hand from being soiled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Emerald Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Trevor Jackson, Patrick Coyne
  • Patent number: D530598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Trevor Jackson, Johnny Cox
  • Patent number: D531018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Trevor Jackson, Johnny Cox
  • Patent number: D562123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Trevor Jackson
  • Patent number: D562675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Johnny Cox, Trevor Jackson, Harry Klaus
  • Patent number: D562676
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Johnny Cox, Trevor Jackson, Harry Klaus
  • Patent number: D570206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Trevor Jackson
  • Patent number: D584116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Trevor Jackson
  • Patent number: D600544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Klaus, Trevor Jackson
  • Patent number: D601412
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Brown, Robert Dorsey
  • Patent number: RE41050
    Abstract: A projector having a polymeric housing containing an electrical light source, an image medium support assembly aligned in the light path of the light source, and a lens through which light emanating from the light source exits the housing after passing through an image medium disposed in the image support assembly. The projector is preferably adjustably mounted on a support member comprising a tubular section containing a transformer. The projector can be made with an electric motor inside the housing that causes a wheel comprising multiple fixed images to continuously or intermittently rotate the same or different images sequentially through the light path of the projector. A projector assembly is also disclosed in which a projector is mounted in a frame assembly in combination with a rotating mirror ball that simultaneously redirects the projected image in many different directions and continuously changes the image being projected onto a particular spot on surrounding viewing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Emerald Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Dale A. Panasewicz, Dennis Futo, Marc Louis Vitantonio, Sr., John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk