Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Barlow, Josephs & Holmes
  • Laser protective eyewear having improved glare protection
    Patent number: 7957077
    Abstract: A molded optical filter is provided having effective filtering of energy emissions at an optical density (OD) of greater than 4 in three energy emission bands corresponding to the wavelengths of laser emissions while preserving the wearer's ability to differentiate and recognize colors and having a pleasing overall color. The selective optical filter is a moldable polymer filter that has three dyes therein to produce sharp notch filtering ranges at about 530 nm, 700 nm and 1060 nm and a fourth color balance dye therein to adjust the overall color of the filter making it more pleasing and desirable to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Sperian Eye & Face Protection, Inc.
    Inventors: Marianne Krieg-Kowald, Mark McLear
  • Rehabilitation and exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 7951054
    Abstract: A therapeutic and/or exercise apparatus is provided for use in connection with structured, multiaxial, multi-pattern movement that aids in rehabilitation or enhances conditioning. The apparatus generally includes a base and a posture bar that is attached to and extends upwardly from the base. The posture bar is affixed to a top surface of the base and can be removable or collapsible for ease of storage. The top surface of the base also includes a recess therein for receiving one of a variety of controlled motion devices such as a rotary disk that moves freely or is restrained by resistance means or other proprioceptive tools. This feature provides a much more balanced exercise process while also naturally working the entire set of muscle groups related to the exercise rather than simply isolating a single motion or muscle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Lifting Up Life, LP
    Inventors: Donna Snow, Robert Ayres
  • Nectar feeder with float and valve
    Patent number: 7946249
    Abstract: The present invention is a nectar feeder for birds. The nectar feeder has a container for storing nectar feed. A base tray is attached to the container and connected in fluid communication with the container. A float is positioned between the container and the base tray. A ball is positioned on the float. The ball regulates the fluid communication between the container and the base tray. In operation, the nectar feed flows through the container and into the base tray until the float rises to a level where the ball prevents fluid from flowing into the base tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Aspects, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry D. Colvin, David Guay, Rolf Richter
  • Ink-jet transfer systems for dark textile substrates
    Patent number: 7943214
    Abstract: An ink-jet transfer system is disclosed, as well as a transfer printed product which is highly wash-resistant, color-fast and environment-friendly, and a process for producing the same and its use in a printing process by means of the disclosed ink-jet transfer system. The disclosed ink-jet transfer system has a substrate, a hot-melt layer applied on the substrate and at least one ink-absorbing layer which comprises a mixture of a highly porous pigment and a binder. The molecules of the pigment and if required of the binder and hot-melt layer can form chemical bonds with the dyeing molecules of the ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Arkwright Advanced Coating, Inc.
    Inventors: Ulf Bamberg, Peter Kummer, Ilona Stiburek
  • Modular integrated rail assembly for firearms
    Patent number: 7941959
    Abstract: A modular integrated rail system for a firearm includes an upper hand guard having a dovetail rail extending longitudinally between the forward end and the rearward end thereof. The rearward end of the upper hand guard includes a clamp that removably secures the upper hand guard to the barrel nut of the firearm. The rearward end of the upper hand guard and the clamp include clamping surfaces configured to cooperatively engage the outer surface of the barrel nut. The upper hand guard further includes mounting channels that are used to mount accessories, such as a lower hand guard or a grenade launcher, to the upper hand guard. The rear end of the upper hand guard includes alignment tabs for automatically aligning the dovetail rail of the upper hand guard with the dovetail rail of the upper receiver during mounting. The tabs also prevent rotation of the rail system relative to the upper receiver during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Richard E. Swan
  • Method and system for preheating epoxy coatings for spray application
    Patent number: 7926739
    Abstract: A method and system for the spray application of epoxy materials is provided. The system includes a dual walled tank structure as a reservoir for containing and preheating the epoxy materials in preparation for mixing and spray application. Each component of the epoxy material is preheated before the components are mixed. After preheating, the components are then mixed together and spray applied. The method and system of the present invention provides a high quality spray applied epoxy coating while reducing equipment down time and cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Warren Environmental, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny Warren, David Allan Smith
  • Router guide assembly for cutting return bends in radiant flooring underlayment panels
    Patent number: 7921887
    Abstract: A guide system for cutting return bends directly into the underlayment panels of a radiant floor heating system is provided that eliminates the need for the installation of separate return panels. The guide system includes a guide panel having a guide rail on its bottom surface and a pivoting guide on its top surface. The pivoting guide is pivotally movable through a 180-degree arc relative to the guide panel and is configured to receive a router with a plunge or dovetail bit installed therein. In this manner, the router is pivotably movable through a controlled 180-degree semi-circular arc from a point that is aligned with a groove in which the guide rail is installed to a groove in an adjacent underlayment panel allowing the user to pivot the router to cut a return bend into the underlayment in the desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Inventors: Michael K. Ellery, Dale Buckey
  • Air release and bolt design for a paintball marker
    Patent number: 7921839
    Abstract: The pneumatic launching assembly includes a launching body with a front end and a rear end. A first chamber is positioned in the rear end of the launching body for isolating a gas supply. A bolt is positioned in the front end of the launching body for moving a projectile into a launching position. A second chamber is coaxially forward of the first chamber for isolating the gas supply until the bolt is in a fully forward position. A firing plunger is slidably mounted in the launching body and moveable within the bolt and first chamber for regulating gas flow. In operation, the bolt moves forwardly to position the projectile into a launching position, meanwhile, the firing plunger moves rearwardly to release an gas to propel the projectile. The bolt and firing plunger are coaxially moving in opposite directions to minimize any recoil of the pneumatic launching assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Planet Eclipse Limited
    Inventor: Jack Kingsley Wood
  • Mounting assembly with adjustable spring tension
    Patent number: 7905045
    Abstract: An improved mounting assembly is provided that is configured to be releasably attached to a standard dovetail rail profile, wherein the initial clamping tension of the clamping actuator is adjustable. The mounting assembly generally includes a main body having a lower portion that is configured to engage a standard dovetail and an upper portion accessory receiving formation. The lower portion of the mounting assembly has a first engagement member extending downwardly along one side thereof for engaging one side of the dovetail rail and a clamping assembly to engage the opposing side of the dovetail rail. At least one spring and a retention nut are provided as part of the clamping assembly such that retention nut controls the preset spring tension thereby controlling the clamping force applied by the clamping assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Richard E. Swan
  • Commercial extensions to web services
    Patent number: 7908316
    Abstract: A system for providing granular functionality called web services to commercial customers includes among other things a client to issue service requests and receive responses, a web server configured to accept and process service requests, and a means of accounting for usage. The current art specifies standards for functional interactions between web service clients and servers. A set of commercial extensions are defined herein to enable maintenance interactions. This “maintenance protocol” includes operations such as client software that is self-updating in response to server changes and the capability of reconciling client usage logs with service provider invoicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Grid Nova, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Butler
  • Gussetless mount
    Patent number: D633427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: TracRac, Inc.
    Inventor: Edwin L. Marr, Jr.
  • Quick detach dual point sling with bungee
    Patent number: D634390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Atlantic Research Marketing Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Shulman
  • Attachment lug
    Patent number: D635633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Richard E. Swan
  • Low profile flip up front sight
    Patent number: D635634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Richard E. Swan
  • Piano keyboard
    Patent number: D636013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Numark Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Dongik Shin, Jonathan Hayes, Paul C. Williamson
  • Reversible buckle
    Patent number: D636291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: American Cord & Webbing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Krauss, Stephen J. Yardan
  • Channel clip net fastener
    Patent number: D636661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Marmas Enterprise
    Inventor: Stephen J. Marmas
  • Low profile flip up sight
    Patent number: D637259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Richard E. Swan
  • Accessory mount
    Patent number: D637260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Richard E. Swan
  • Low profile sight base for a flip up sight
    Patent number: D637261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Richard E. Swan