Patents Assigned to Z-Products
  • Patent number: 11898354
    Abstract: A gutter cover, components thereof, and associated methods. The gutter cover is configured to be installed over a gutter to prevent debris from entering the gutter. The gutter cover can be made of a webbing material having openings through which water can pass. The gutter cover includes features that facilitate water penetration through the gutter cover for the water to enter the gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: E-Z PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: 11591801
    Abstract: A gutter cover, components thereof, and associated methods. The gutter cover is configured to be installed over a gutter to prevent debris from entering the gutter. The gutter cover can be made of a webbing material having openings through which water can pass. The gutter cover includes features that facilitate water penetration through the gutter cover for the water to enter the gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: E-Z PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: 10519667
    Abstract: A gutter cover of color-coated expanded metal is disclosed. Openings in a center section of the gutter cover are defined by front strands and an opposing rear strands spaced rearward from respective front strands. Forward facing surfaces of the front and rear strands have a first color coating thereon, and rearward facing surfaces of the front and rear strands are free of the first color coating. A method of making the color-coated expanded metal gutter cover is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: E-Z Products LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9650788
    Abstract: A gutter system in which a gutter cover in an installed position covers a gutter supported by a gutter hanger. The gutter cover has a front cover portion comprising a surface tension curve curving downward and rearward from a central cover portion for directing water in a downward and rearward direction, and a drain trough extending lengthwise of the gutter cover below the surface tension curve for collecting water directed by the surface tension curve. The gutter cover has a rear cover portion which contacts the gutter hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: E-Z Products LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6827006
    Abstract: A rack for grilling chicken legs comprises a unitary wire structure including a base and inclined upwardly extending members at each end of the base and a transverse/portion joining the tops of the members. A plurality of substantially U-shaped members are mounted to the transverse member at the legs forming the open end of the “U”. The legs of the U-shaped members form a parallel slot between adjacent members to engage and support a plurality of chicken legs in a vertical position above grill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: E&Z Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jim D'Amato, John Battaglia
  • Patent number: 5883690
    Abstract: A joystick adapter is provided for mounting over the depressible buttons of a directional keypad on a video game controller. The adapter includes a joystick having a knob and a separable base. The knob is configured for manual manipulation, while the underside of the base is configured to contact and be supported by the depressible buttons of the keypad. The knob and base are pressfit together so that the individual components can be removed and replaced. The adapter further includes a clip having a shell that is supportable on the controller body. The shell defines an opening to receive the joystick therethrough with the knob above the shell and the base between the shell and the keypad. The adapter further includes an elastic T-shaped band that surrounds the bottom and sidewalls of the controller body. The band includes three arms with resilient openings in each of the arms. The openings are adapted to engage a corresponding tab projecting from the shell of the joystick adapter clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Z-Products
    Inventors: Paul Meyers, Bryan Bowman, Todd Midkiff
  • Patent number: 5733014
    Abstract: A restraint harness is disclosed for securing a passenger to a seat in a vehicle. The harness is particularly well adapted for transporting a passenger who is in a sitting position. The harness has a pair of lateral torso straps adapted to be placed around the torso of the passenger and fastened together. A pair of shoulder straps extend over the shoulders and intersect with the torso straps. A seat strap portion fastens to a seat back and fastens to the harness. An existing vehicle seat belt also fastens to the torso straps to secure the passenger to the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: E-Z-On Products, Inc. of Florida
    Inventor: Connie Murray
  • Patent number: 5660445
    Abstract: A restraint harness is disclosed for securing a passenger to a seat in a vehicle. The harness is particularly well adapted for transporting a passenger who is in a supine or prone position. The harness has a pair of lateral torso straps adapted to be placed around the torso of the passenger and fastened together. A pair of shoulder straps extend over the shoulders and intersect with the torso straps. A pair of thigh straps extend from one of the torso straps and encompass the passengers thighs. A leg strap encompass the passenger's legs. Existing vehicle seat belts fasten to the torso straps and the to the leg strap to secure the passenger to the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: E-Z-ON Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Connie Murray
  • Patent number: 5471703
    Abstract: Apparatus for applying paint to walls includes a paint roller, a rotating tube and a rag which is wrapped around and secured to the tube. The tube may be made of a flexible material, and has openings for securing the rag to the tube. A plurality of openings may be arranged around the circumference of the tube at both ends thereof. The apparatus may be used to create marble-like patterns on the wall, similar to that obtained by rag rolling or sponging paint on walls by hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Home E Z Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald K. Niven
  • Patent number: 4441279
    Abstract: A portable blade sharpening device having a vise to grip the blade, a guide bracket attached to the vise and a tool having a guide rod cooperating with the guide bracket to bevel the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1984
    Assignee: E-Z Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Nelson Storm, Gregory A. Storm
  • Patent number: D623015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: E*Z Products, LLC
    Inventors: James D'Amato, John Battaglia
  • Patent number: D770602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: E-Z Products LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: D831177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: E-Z Products LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: D834155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: E-Z Products LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: D892279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: E-Z Products LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: D917024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: E-Z Products LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: D930125
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: E-Z Products LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: D934396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: E-Z Products LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.
  • Patent number: D937993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: E-Z Products LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ealer, Sr.