Patents Represented by Law Firm Barlow & Barlow
  • Butterfly hibernation container
    Patent number: 5002013
    Abstract: A butterfly hibernation container is formed of six adjoining walls and is provided in the interior thereof with tree bark placed in the container to resemble a wood pile which forms natural interior crevices. An exterior crevice is provided by spacing a plaque from one of the walls to create a crevice, all crevices being familiar habitat for butterflies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Inventor: Arthur C. Brown
  • Manual percussive welding apparatus
    Patent number: 5001322
    Abstract: A manual percussive welding apparatus which has a fixed electrode and a movable electrode is provided with a means in the form of a stop that comes into contact with the moveable electrode assembly to prevent further downward movement of the movable electrode. The movable electrode is normally spring-loaded to be urged toward the fixed electrode and is held in cocked position by a latching means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Triad, Inc.
    Inventor: Louis A. Alessandri, Jr.
  • Soft boot binding for snow boards
    Patent number: 4979760
    Abstract: A snowboard binding has a shoe base plate with side walls and is provided with a single restraining strap to which is attached an instep pad that has a sustantially rigid portion that normally extends from the toe area of a foot to the lower shinbone. The pad may be adjusted up and down and allows for movement of the foot of the user. The pad is also adapted to have its curvature changed to suit certain maneuvers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Inventor: Steven J. Derrah
  • Target launching trap
    Patent number: 4976249
    Abstract: A clay pigeon target launching device has a launching arm supported on a pivot shaft that is received in a unidirectional bearing housing. The launching arm is biased into a tensioned position and held in that position by a pair of levers that are pivoted and which engage a stop abutment that is coupled to the shaft of the launching arm. The arrangement is such that both levers must be released before the launching arm can rotate which keeps both hands out of the path of the launching arm as a safety feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Inventor: Kenneth M. Gagnon
  • Window thermometer
    Patent number: 4973170
    Abstract: A window thermometer of the bimetallic type has a circular casing with a dial plate received in the casing for rotation relative thereto. The bimetallic element has one end coupled to the casing and the other end to a dial pointer. Suction cups with stems are secured to the dial plate by fasteners that pass through the casing and plate, the fasteners holding the parts together and yet permitting temperature calibration by permitting the plate to rotate relative to the casing when the fasteners are loosened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Aspects, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Bescherer, Barry D. Colvin
  • Concrete block wall
    Patent number: 4965979
    Abstract: A concrete block wall that has blocks with arcuate faces that are laid in alternating courses to form a woven effect. The blocks are laid without mortar and held together by a combination of recesses and protrusions in the upper and lower faces thereof along with a locking piece that engages the radiused end walls of adjacent blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Inventors: Ronald J. Larrivee, John D. Downs
  • Electrician's utility knife
    Patent number: 4953293
    Abstract: A utility knife for electricians has a handle member formed of two mating parts with a blade carrier therein that moves a blade in an out of a slot in an end wall. The handle member has an aperture in the end remote from the slot that has a slitting knife partially protruding therein for slitting "Romex" type cable. The handle also has a notch that partially intersects the blade for stripping insulation from a conductor. A hole is provided into which a bare conductor may be inserted and by bending the conductor, it may be formed into a curve for inserting the same under a screw terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Inventor: Dennis J. Sterlacci
  • Foldable mast assembly
    Patent number: 4940008
    Abstract: An A frame mast is pivoted relative to a sailboat hull and supports a lateen yard. A boom is coupled to the yard and to the sailboat hull at the bow. The A frame mast is supported in all positions by struts that lead from each leg of the A frame mast to slidable connections on the hull which permits the mast to be raised and lowered. In other forms, a foldable mast assembly for a sailboat uses a rotatable stub mast and a boom mounted at the upper end thereof. An A frame mast is pivoted relative to the boom and carries a lateen yard that can be raised and lowered by a halyard at the top of the mast structure. To raise and lower the mast, a pair of struts are pivoted thereto and are slidably connected to the sailboat hull or boom so that by using mechanical advantage coupled to the slidable connection, the mast be raised and lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Inventor: John G. Hoyt
  • Cervical collar of laminate construction
    Patent number: 4940043
    Abstract: A cervical collar including front and back halves adapted to fit around the neck, and an adjustable strap for releasably securing the halves in position on the neck. The halves of the collar are made from a laminate having outer layers of a foamed polymeric material and an inner layer of a solid, non-foamed thermoplastic material. The foam layes provide padding and comfort, and the solid layers provide rigidity and support to immobilize the head and neck. In one embodiment there is provided a large hole in the front most portion of the collar to accommodate the Adam's apple. In another embodiment, the strap is attached to the back half by looping it through parallel slots formed in the rearmost portion of the collar which are narrower than the width of the strap adjacent the slots, and attached to the front half by stitching at the ends thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: Emergency Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Burns, Gary R. Burns, Paul W. Burns
  • Coffee sampler container and assembly
    Patent number: 4934525
    Abstract: A coffee sampler kit is provided with a container that resembles a giant coffee mug and has an inner wall with a retainer groove into which a cap of a bottle is received. A divider plate separates the lower portion from the upper and the plate also supports additional articles such as coffee flavored products or articles and includes in some cases tumblers and mugs. All of the space may be used by additional coffee products including but not limited to extract, candy, gelatin mix and brewing coffee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Inventor: Gordon S. Robinson
  • Automatic banding machine
    Patent number: 4930293
    Abstract: A bander for wrapping a regular or irregular shaped article has gripping jaws that engage the article on a stationary platform. Cohesive/adhesive tape is fed across the platform and into guides at either side of the platform. The guides move upwardly and presser blocks push the tape across the top of the article so that the cohesive/adhesive faces of the tape join.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: H. F. Hanscom & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: John F. Hanscom
  • Fireplace damper indicator
    Patent number: 4928668
    Abstract: An indicator for a fireplace damper door includes a spiral wire and a contact arm that may engage the wire. The arrangement is such that upon a multiple number of rotations of the contact arm, continual contact is maintained. The arm and wire are is an electrical series circuit with an indicator lamp, which will be illuminated when the damper is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignees: Frederick J. Reusch, Sr., J. Reusch, Jr., Paul R. Reusch, Sr.
    Inventor: Frederick J. Reusch, Sr.
  • Scouring pad
    Patent number: 4893371
    Abstract: A scouring pad has a toroidal core that is covered with a double layer of mesh material. The mesh is tubular in form and is formed by passing the same up through the central opening in the core of sponge-like material so that the ends of the tubular mesh may be folded over the core and tucked in the center to interlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Inventor: Hans J. Hartmann
  • Self-aligning decoy
    Patent number: 4893428
    Abstract: A waterfowl decoy has a body portion with a fin on the tail feather portion. A socket is mounted substantially at the center of gravity and a mounting stake is provided, the stake having a pointed end that is received in the socket to permit ease of turning and motion of the decoy to simulate a waterfowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Inventor: Kenneth M. Gagnon, Sr.
  • Plastic candlepin construction
    Patent number: 4893814
    Abstract: A candlepin has a central section that contains a dense weight material and has a thinned portion adjacent each of its bases substantially at the strike zone thereof to give the pin a more lively action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Inventor: Albert N. Bertozzi
  • Jump rope
    Patent number: 4890829
    Abstract: A jump rope or similar article that can also be made into a hoop form. The article is made of materials that exhibit some stiffness and is measured as a preferred elastic modulus of approximately 26,000 p.s.i., which is roughly midway between the range of 18,000-30,000 p.s.i. The article which also exhibits a Shore A hardness of between 50 and 90 may be made from a core with spirally wound overlays treated to impart the necessary stiffness. The article has end portions that permit the joining of the ends so as to form a hoop form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Inventor: Priscilla Burton
  • Window bird feeder
    Patent number: 4881491
    Abstract: A window bird feeder has a rectangular body with translucent rear and side walls and an open front. The structure is adapted to be fitted into a double-hung window with the body lying inside the dwelling. The structure is mounted on the window sill in a lateral position so that the front edges of the body do not interfere with the closing of the lower sash and to provide a perch for the birds, a perch is hinged to the front edge of the bottom wall of the structure, which perch can be swung into the structure and permit the window to be closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Inventor: Arthur C. Brown
  • Fishing seat
    Patent number: 4879963
    Abstract: A sport fishing seat for fishing boats is provided with a saddle seat and a foot pedal assembly. In one version the foot pedal assembly pivots of the seat support which enables a fisherman to utilize the leg muscles while reeling in a game fish. The foot pedal assembly in that version includes a tubular post which receives the butt end of the fishing rod while at the lower end thereof the pedal portion may be engaged by the feet of the fisherman. This assembly is pivotally mounted on a bracket means extending laterally outward from underneath the seat proper and this enables the fisherman to utilize his leg muscles to greater advantage in playing and landing a game fish. In all saddle seat versions the fisherman has his legs on either side of the saddle seat and is a convenient arrangement for small boats, little space being taken up by the seat and pedestal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: Robert N. Beliveau
    Inventor: Roland A. Dionne
  • Locking system for securing valuables
    Patent number: 4873848
    Abstract: A device for securing a boat against unauthorized use is formed of a U shaped hasp with a slot for the reception of a latch lug that is pivoted to the U shaped hasp. The lug has an aperture for the reception of a padlock is preferably sized or provided with an enlargement to prevent the lug from being withdrawn in the direction of the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Inventor: Henry W. Honeyman, III
  • Window thermometer
    Patent number: D308173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: Aspects, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Bescherer, Barry D. Colvin