Patents by Inventor James W. Jimison

James W. Jimison has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6718590
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning and polishing products, including fruits and vegetables, in which the product is placed in a specially constructed cleaning bag and oscillated. The rolling motion of the product cleans and polishes the surfaces of the product. The bag has a lining especially selected for the purpose and is designed for occasional replacement of the lining or temporary removal for cleaning purposes. In one embodiment, the bag features an elastic section that accommodates various sizes of loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: James W. Jimison
  • Patent number: 6406049
    Abstract: An accessory which produces distinct sounds in order to alert others of the presence of a bicycle. The accessory is formed of a housing, sound producing assemblies, and a mounting system. The mounting assembly may be clamped around left or right members of bicycle forks, frame, stays, or braces. Housing of the accessory will accommodate mechanical or electronic sound producing elements which are interchangeable and may be used individually or in combination. When installed and the bicycle is in motion, a variety of sounds may be produced depending on the configuration of the sound producing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventors: James W. Jimison, Ronald L. Coleman
  • Patent number: 6049938
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning and polishing products, including fruits and vegetables, in which the product is placed in a specially constructed cleaning bag and oscillated. The rolling motion of the product cleans and polishes the surfaces of the product. The bag has a lining especially selected for the purpose and is designed for occasional replacement of the lining or temporary removal for cleaning purposes. In one embodiment, the bag features an elastic section that accommodates various sizes of loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: James W. Jimison
  • Patent number: D503920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: James W. Jimison
  • Patent number: D264111
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1982
    Inventors: Walter L. Jimison, James W. Jimison
  • Patent number: D381145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Inventor: James W. Jimison
  • Patent number: D383576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: James W. Jimison
  • Patent number: D393507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventor: James W. Jimison