Patents Represented by Law Firm Bailey & Hardaway
  • Aparatus for securing a drop hose to a fitting
    Patent number: 5075946
    Abstract: Apparatus is illustrated for fastening a petroleum delivery drop hose having looped reinforcement to a fitting wherein a clamping member includes a pair of opposed grating members A and B which may be opened and closed to receive and to exert a gripping force on the hose, by receiving the looped reinforcement between transverse grating bars, resisting longitudinal movement during insertion of the fitting in an open end of the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Inventor: Steven A. Yeargin
  • Fluid dynamic pump
    Patent number: 5074759
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to pumps, and more particularly, to a new concept in pumps where the principle of operation is based on the change in momentum of a curved, fluid jet curtain, with the pump itself containing no moving parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Inventor: Keith R. Cossairt
  • Magnetically mounted musical display assembly
    Patent number: 5070755
    Abstract: An ornamental pressure operated musical display assembly is illustrated wherein a pressure actuated electrical music box and the like is provided with a depressible indicia carrying member C extending thereacross on one side for actuating the music box and for displaying the indicia E with a magnet G extending across a portion of a bottom of the music box for mounting the assembly on a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Inventor: Bobby L. Carroll
  • Compact fluid apparatus and method of assembly having seal deforming grooves
    Patent number: 5070767
    Abstract: A fluid operated apparatus having a cylinder assembly, a piston and a rod is illustrated wherein cap members are provided with a first circumferential groove and a reduced end portion while a second circumferential groove is carried opposite the first circumferential groove within the cylinder assembly forming a seat for a deformable ring. A method of assembling the fluid operated apparatus contemplates inserting an end cap into the cylinder and then mounting a deformable ring in an adjacent groove in the cylinder and then forcing the cap out so that the ring passes over a reduced end portion of the cap and is positioned in the seat formed between the opposed grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Inventor: Lawrence Yuda
  • Tenter frame apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5067214
    Abstract: A tenter frame is illustrated wherein a chain is fabricated by press fitting a pin receiving bushing constructed of Vespel and the like into a steel bushing and then boring a pin receiving opening therein and utilizing wear strips constructed of Vespel in a dovetail configuration opposite the tenter chain providing a lubrication free tenter wherein the chain may be tensioned without excessive stretching. Also illustrated are lubrication-free tenter-clip jaw pivot bushings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Marshall and Williams Company
    Inventors: Christopher E. Hosmer, John F. Whaley
  • Multiple access television
    Patent number: 5068733
    Abstract: A novel process of broadcasting live televised programs, whereby multiple video options are made available to the viewer on existing conventional cable ready receivers and are obtainable by viewer selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Inventor: Richard H. Bennett
  • Textile fabric dryer and method
    Patent number: 5062220
    Abstract: A textile fabric dryer and method of heat treating a shrinkable web in a range is illustrated wherein a plurality of serially arranged driven conveyor modules are provided for more accurately controlling tension in the web during heat treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Inventor: Hans O. Keilhack
  • Coalescer filter and method
    Patent number: 5061300
    Abstract: A coalescer filter is illustrated for removing material from a gas wherein a collection of liquid coalesced by passing a gaseous stream upwardly within a coalescing material packed in an upright cylindrical housing is facilitated by creating a pressure drop in a tube by venturi action and communicating the pressure drop to a canister. The use of a float valve is also illustrated for controlling the discharge of liquid collected in a sealed drainage canister receiving coalesced liquid from a lower portion of an upright column or housing containing coalescing material through which a gaseous stream is passed upwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventor: William J. Alexander, III
  • Hemispherical neurocalograph
    Patent number: 5060657
    Abstract: An improved probe for the measurement of the skin temperature of a living organism is provided. The probe has a probe head constructed of thermally and electrically insulative material and having a generally convex surface for skin contact. The probe head defines a depression in the surface wherein a thermocouple will lie. Additionally, provided is an apparatus using an improved first probe and an improved second probe mounted onto a housing in a mutually symmetrical relationship to measure the temperature differential of bilateral areas of the skin of a living organism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventor: Robert A. Teague
  • Curved stairway and method
    Patent number: 5058339
    Abstract: A curved stairway is illustrated wherein the usual wooden components, including the stringers A, are provided with steel reinforcement, including metallic stringers B provided with cross bracing D and E in order to provide a composite structure affording rigidity with minimal reinforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventor: Alexander P. Krstovic
  • Steam eliminator for frankfurter peeler
    Patent number: 5050491
    Abstract: A combustion chamber for eliminating used steam and condensate from a frankfurter peeler is provided having a jacket utilizing a source of vacuum for receiving exhaust steam and condensate from an extension of a perforate frankfurter conditioning chamber and for discharging said exhaust steam and moisture having been used for conditioning a frankfurter for removal of its cellulosic casing prior to packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Inventor: James H. Thompson
  • Batch dyeing and washing apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5046209
    Abstract: A batch dyeing machine 10 has separate imperforate compartments A and B for facilitating washing of a length of fabric as it is transported from one compartment to the other. A squeeze roll 50 prevents used wash water from passing from one compartment into the other with the fabric. By separating the compartments, wash liquid is conserved in that only one of the compartments need be filled at a time and a counterflow wash system is provided. Thus, the washing capabilities of a batch dyeing machine have been enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1991
    Assignee: Keiltex Corporation
    Inventor: Hans O. Keilhack
  • Clip for attaching a fishing lure and the like
    Patent number: 5042191
    Abstract: A clip is illustrated for attaching a fiching lure to a line which includes a line attaching loop and a pair of elongated diverging tension bars extending symetrically from free ends of the loop and with the tension bars having a pair of inwardly converging bars carried thereby with overlapping end portions for holding a pair of overlapping loops which are separable by depressing the tension bars between a thumb and forefinger for changing or replacing a fishing lure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Inventor: Terry A. Fett
  • Adjustable clip for hanging file holder systems
    Patent number: 5042769
    Abstract: A device for providing an adjustable hanging file holder frame which is adaptable to a variety of existing office and desk organizing systems. In the preferred form of the invention, resilient, flexible clips are used to attach support rods to existing office or desk organization systems. The support rods provide the frame or rail upon which hanging files may be placed. The support rods are reversibly attached to the resilient clip members by a coupling head. The coupling head is configured to allow its forcible insertion into a mated receptacle within the clip member. When the support rod coupling head is within the receptacle, the clip mechanism is free to rotate about the support rod. The clip permits a variety of different shaped objects to be secured, providing a versatile, adaptable means of providing a hanging file folder frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Inventor: Ole E. Smed
  • Coalescing apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5037454
    Abstract: A gas purification apparatus which is operable utilizing an upflow direct impingement coalescer. A central inlet in the lower portion of a column expands the flow of air and liquid droplets (vertical flow to horizontal separation). The droplets lose velocity and are impinged in the packing. Migration is first outward from the main gas flow and then downward. Finally, the liquids are drained at the bottom. A collar around the central inlet insures that liquid will not reenter into the central inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Assignee: Mann Technology Limited Partnership
    Inventor: David O. Mann
  • Method and apparatus for locating wet cement plugs in open bore holes
    Patent number: 5036916
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating and determining the quality of a downhole wet cement abandonment plug positioned in an open bore hole. The quality of the plug is detetmined by retrieving a sample of the wet cement mixture to the surface by remotely operating a fluid sampler included as one component in a logging tool. The sample permits the determination of the purity and quality of a downhole wet cement plug, providing valuable information for assessing whether the plug will set properly. Thus the method and apparatus greatly reduces the risk of plug failure due to an inferior cement mixture resulting from the intrusion of contaminants in a wet cement plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Frank Bennett
  • Apparatus for greasing a bearing
    Patent number: 5036950
    Abstract: Apparatus for actuating a bearing packer having a cylindrical grease containing housing with a piston operated by a compression application member includes a flat base member carrying a vertical standard and a vertical cylindrical member positioning said grease containing housing for receiving an axial force delivered by a pivoted lever carried for vertical adjustment by the standard through a link carried on the lever for alignment with the compression application member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Jimmy E. Clark
  • Shelving apparatus having a repair cover
    Patent number: 5035334
    Abstract: Replacement covers for repairing merchandise shelving include a planar member of a size generally the same as the shelf to be covered, and at least one depending flange which covers the front edge of the merchandise shelf. In addition, the replacement cover includes securing means for retaining the shelf cover in place, which securing means may include resilient flanges which depend from an edge or edges of the planar member, inturned lips on such flanges, adhesive strips, or combinations of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Assignee: McCalla/Lackey Products Corporation
    Inventor: Jerry C. Messick, Jr.
  • Artificial beam
    Patent number: 5031377
    Abstract: An artificial beam is formed from a sheet of substrate such as particle board which is covered on one side by a vinyl polymer such as polyvinyl chloride. The sheet is grooved longitudinally along the inner surface such that mitered edges at the hinge joints allow the formation of frontal, angled and side panels when the sheet is folded to become the beam structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: McCalla/Lackey Products Corporation
    Inventor: Robert C. Beckmann
  • Intank fuel heater
    Patent number: 5029634
    Abstract: A fuel heater formed from an elongated unitary structure which defines a fuel channel passing through the length thereof and which defines in the bottom thereof a fuel intake. The unitary structure also defines a heating fluid inlet and outlet on one side of the fuel channel which communicate with one another on that one side of the fuel channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Inventor: Erwin E. Hurner