Patents by Inventor John E. Grady

John E. Grady 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).

  • Publication number: 20040256489
    Abstract: A sprinkler and root feeder assembly (10) is provided comprising a housing (12) defining a first chamber (18) and a second chamber (20), a first fluid inlet (22) in communication with the first chamber (18) and adapted to be connected to a source of pressurized fluid and a first outlet (26) adapted to be connected to a sprinkling unit (14) and in communication with the first chamber (18). Also included is a second fluid inlet (28) in communication with the second chamber (20) and adapted to be connected to a source of pressurized fluid and a second outlet (32) adapted to be connected to a root feed unit (16) and in communication with the second chamber (20), wherein the first chamber (18) and the second chamber (20) are adapted to receive a water soluble chemical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: John E. Grady, William Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6553629
    Abstract: The invention is an illuminated grab handle assembly. The assembly includes a generally curved handle, an illumination source positioned remotely from, and for illuminating, the generally curved handle. The illumination source provides the curved handle with a substantially uniform, fully illuminated appearance. The assembly also includes at least one base portion to which at least one end of the generally curved handle is secured. Mounting means secure the base portion to a mounting surface, and an opaque overcap covers the base portion and obscures the mounting means. The illuminated grab handle assembly includes either a single lamp or two lamps acting as the illumination source. The generally curved handle has a pair of ends. The portion of the generally curved handle between the pair of ends is both solid, and has a generally cylindrical cross section. Alternatively, this portion of the curved handle can be tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Fleming Sales Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Grady, Dave Henke, Kent Bach
  • Publication number: 20020116791
    Abstract: The invention is an illuminated grab handle assembly. The assembly includes a generally curved handle, an illumination source positioned remotely from, and for illuminating, the generally curved handle. The illumination source provides the curved handle with a substantially uniform, fully illuminated appearance. The assembly also includes at least one base portion to which at least one end of the generally curved handle is secured. Mounting means secure the base portion to a mounting surface, and an opaque overcap covers the base portion and obscures the mounting means. The illuminated grab handle assembly includes either a single lamp or two lamps acting as the illumination source. The generally curved handle has a pair of ends. The portion of the generally curved handle between the pair of ends is both solid, and has a generally cylindrical cross section. Alternatively, this portion of the curved handle can be tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: John E. Grady, Dave Henke, Kent Bach