Patents Represented by Attorney Allan M. Shapiro

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  • Adjustable pot stirrer
    Patent number: 5516208
    Abstract: A stirrer is disclosed herein for mixing ingredients in a pot wherein the stirrer includes a housing enclosing a battery-operated motor driving a downwardly depending drive shaft to which a stir paddle is detachably connected via an offset link so that the paddle revolves about the central axis of the housing but offset therefrom. A releasable mounting arrangement attaches the housing to the rim of the pot so that the drive shaft is centered thereon allowing the paddle to revolve without striking the wall of the pot. The mounting arrangement includes self-adjusting, spring-bias arms having end clamps detachably coupled with the pot rim. Push button and dial controls with circuit networks carried on the housing selectively control time, speed and other operating parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Inventor: Madeline F. Givant
  • Carccass cleaning system
    Patent number: 5503594
    Abstract: As a carcass moves down the conveyor in a meat processing plant, it may carry contaminants from an earlier processing step. The surface is sterilized, and the contaminants are removed by simultaneous delivery of steam to the surface and vacuuming away of the steam. A sterilizing hot water spray is controlled by a valve so that the operator may deliver it to particular spots that need more cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Kentmaster Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph K. Karubian, John A. Leamen
  • Self-supporting rack system for storage, protection and display of sports equipment
    Patent number: 5477968
    Abstract: The self-supporting rack system is comprised of at least two substantially upright and parallel side bars, each having its own foot to support the side bars at a small angle to the vertical. Two cross bars are attached to each side bar to form the rack. Sports equipment is supported on the side bars and cross bars for storage, protection and display. Attachment means such as hooks and/or platforms assist in supporting some types of sports equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Inventors: Kevin C. Largent, Susan A. Largent
  • Baby feeding system
    Patent number: 5462101
    Abstract: The system includes a coupler which attaches to both a baby food jar and a squeezable baby bottle so that the baby food jar can be inverted on the squeezable bottle to gravitationally transfer the baby food without spilling. Thereafter, a nozzle attaches to the coupler or directly to the squeezable baby bottle. The nozzle terminates in a baby feeding spoon. A manual valve is fitted into the nozzle to close it when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Inventor: Silva Mouchmouchian
  • Gun storage and rapid removal mount
    Patent number: 5438787
    Abstract: The gun storage and rapid removal mount of this invention is for securely retaining a shotgun or the like against unauthorized removal with the mount providing for rapid removal by authorized persons. It comprises a trigger guard cup and a forward lock clamp. The lock clamp engages the barrel and a magazine tube just forward of the shotgun receiver to prevent forward motion of the shotgun in the mount. The trigger guard cup prevents rearward motion. The lock clamp is both lock- and spring-retained. When its lock is released, the gun can be rotated out of the clamp against spring force. The spring also permits reinsertion of the shotgun into position against the spring force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Pro-Tech Design & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. McMaster, Ronald J. Swanson
  • Single-use hypodermic syringe
    Patent number: 5389075
    Abstract: The single-use hypodermic syringe has a body in the form of a hypodermic syringe cylinder with a needle connection on the front. A piston in the cylinder draws in and discharges liquid. The plunger is connected to the piston by means of a collar which permits withdrawal of the piston. When the plunger returns the piston, a spring deflects to release the collar so that a second withdrawal stroke is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Roman Vladimirsky
  • Racket with improved strings pattern
    Patent number: 5383662
    Abstract: The tennis racket has a handle and has a hoop-like frame with an opening therein. Strings are drawn through the opening and form a substantially planar string bed which is the hitting surface of the strings within the pattern of cross strings. Outside of the string bed, at least some of the cross strings diverge from the plane, including around the corners of the string bed, and pass through their holes in the frame to stabilize the string bed and reduce vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Inventor: Pericles Gabrielidis
  • Fire extinguisher bottle with pick-up tube
    Patent number: 5370189
    Abstract: The fire extinguisher bottle is intended for a vehicle or other moving structure and is clamped in a horizontal position. The outlet is ducted to locations where the fire extinguisher fluid may be required, such as the engine compartment and/or passenger compartment. The pick-up tube in the bottle is ball-and-socket mounted so that it is gravitationally carried to the bottom of the bottle no matter what the vehicle orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Inventor: Jimmie F. Deist
  • Accessories for outside micrometers and calipers
    Patent number: 5345692
    Abstract: Extension standards are provided for outside micrometers and calipers. Sleeves engage the extension standards and the micrometer anvil and/or spindle, or the measuring surfaces of calipers, to selectably position the measuring gap and also to provide different sizes of such measuring gaps at those positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventor: Rafail N. Babitchenko
  • Storage and display rack
    Patent number: 5337904
    Abstract: A storage and display rack which has a base plate, a spreader plate thereabove, and a holder at the top which is provided with devices to engage electronic remote control devices and the like to permit storage, display and ready removability of remote control devices for accessibility and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Inventor: Lewis B. Goldberg
  • Baby food jar holder
    Patent number: D351970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Inventor: Robert Barrio
  • Support bracket for electric rail coverboard
    Patent number: D352015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Inventor: S. James Esworthy
  • Combined vehicle side view mirror and antenna for am/fm/cb radio and cellular phone
    Patent number: D353795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Inventor: Henry B. Ayala
  • Canvas edge holder for an artist's easel
    Patent number: D354773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Inventor: Thomas Koves
  • Display rack
    Patent number: D354862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Inventor: Lewis B. Goldberg
  • Soccer ball
    Patent number: D357958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Inventor: Jose C. Audero, Jr.
  • Support for an electric rail
    Patent number: D358544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Inventor: S. James Esworthy
  • Golf club container
    Patent number: D360296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Inventor: Gary B. Hunsaker
  • Knot tightener for fish hook line
    Patent number: D361368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Inventor: Gerald Y. Sugai
  • Container
    Patent number: D368656
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Inventor: Peggy J. Campbell-Scott