Patents by Inventor Steve O'Neal

Steve O'Neal 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: 20080083767
    Abstract: An insulated beverage container with an integrated sound producing device wherein the sounds emitted from the sound producing device are compatible with images, advertisements or other materials displayed on the surface of the insulated beverage container. The sound emitting device is configured to store and then emit, upon actuation by a user, predetermined sounds over a specific length of time. While the sound emitting insulated beverage container is intended as a novelty device, it can be used for advertisements and in marketing by associating specific sounds with advertisement displayed on the outer surface of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: STEVE O'NEAL
  • Patent number: 7182080
    Abstract: The present invention relates to several embodiments of tools for finishing stone particularly stone tiles. The first embodiment is a production table on which a plurality of tiles can be secured within a cabinet so a worker may finish and polish the edges of the aligned tiles to produce a desired profile. Another embodiment of the invention relates to a modification of a standard tile saw in which any auxiliary carriage table is securable to the conveyer. The auxiliary table has an adjustable fence for precisely positioning a tile to be polished. The saw blade is replaced with an arbor to which a replaceable polishing ring can be secured. The rings are plastic having an abrasive surface defining various profiles and are provided in various grits. The tile is advanced by the table to bring the edge of the tile into engagement with the periphery of the ring to polish and profile the tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventor: Steve O'Neal