Patents Represented by Law Firm Basile and Hanlon
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Patent number: 5477594Abstract: A modular urn holder comprising a niche panel made of polymer material whereby each niche panel is convertible to be used as a top wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall of the urn holder. Niche panels are connected together by corner connectors that slidably connect to the ends of the panels. The niche panel comprises two panel members that are snap-fit together to provide for the hollow panel. Each panel is molded to contain recesses to allow shelves to slidably engage within the recesses to subdivide the niche into smaller compartments. The niche is adaptable to accept varying types of front shutters.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1993Date of Patent: December 26, 1995Assignee: Christian Memorial Cultural CenterInventor: Bernard E. LePage
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Patent number: 5476478Abstract: A preoperative skin stretching apparatus and method for preoperatively stretching facial and neck skin to alleviate the complications associated with the extensive undermining of the soft tissues of the face and neck that occur when performing facelifts. The preoperative skin stretching apparatus utilizes a plurality of skin attachments that are sutured superficially to predetermined areas of the skin. A nondistensible headcap is fitted onto a patient's head and covers the rear of the neck and the posterior, superior and frontal areas of the head. A plurality of straps are fixedly attached to the headcap and extend through rectangular apertures provided in the skin attachments. The free end of the straps are pulled rearward toward the headcap in order to pull the skin attachments rearward and apply tension to the skin. The material cooperatively engages to detachably and adjustably maintain the position of the skin attachments and the tension on the skin.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1994Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Assignee: Providence HospitalInventor: Ian T. Jackson
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Patent number: 5472440Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for performing a filtering operation for glaucoma. The apparatus is a jig comprising a base for supporting the jig on the eye. An offset aperture in the base above the cornea allows cutting of a flap in the sclera. An arm is provided for supporting an oscillating blade and fiberoptic laser assembly. The blade and laser are mounted on the arm. The arm is located in the base of the jig in a slot. To cut a flap in the sclera, the oscillating blade and laser assembly is slid along the slot in the jig, thereby creating a proper angle of dissection with the blade. After the flap is elevated, the fiberoptic laser burns a hole through the choroid layer. An egress of fluid through the hole eliminates the excess pressure in the vitreous humor.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1994Date of Patent: December 5, 1995Inventor: Hugh Beckman
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Patent number: 5466057Abstract: A plurality of panel members are interconnected into a peripherally closed structure by elongated edge connectors to form at least one storage compartment. The panel members are of different proportional widths so as to be interconnected in various arrangements to form different sized and shaped storage compartments. Each edge connector includes a plurality of radially extending arms which are circumferentially spaced from each other to form channels to receive a side edge of a panel member therein. An end cap releasably engages an end of an edge connector to retain the panel members in each edge connector. A wall cap extends through apertures in a planar wall member into one end of an edge connector to attach the wall member to the edge connector and to close off one open end of the structure. An adapter connects two co-linear arranged edge connectors to extend the length of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1994Date of Patent: November 14, 1995Inventor: Karl Blankenburg
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Patent number: 5464556Abstract: A composition for treating oversprayed paints that contains an effective amount of alcohol esters and alcohol ester derivatives in water. The carbonyl compound is capable of dissolving paint while remaining non-reactive with water. The alcohol ester employed has the general formula: ##STR1## The alcohol ester derivative employed has the general formula: ##STR2## R' and R" are a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl group containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R and R"' are linear or branched alkyl groups containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R and R"' are either identical or different alkyl functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1993Date of Patent: November 7, 1995Assignee: Nortru, Inc.Inventors: Edwin C. Zuerner, Robert R. Ratzelt, Norman Foster
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Patent number: 5462263Abstract: A modular model verification mounting system and method for building and verifying a production tooling verification model with a surface contour made of a workable material is disclosed. The mounting system can include at least one base member for supporting the production tooling verification model. The base member has a first uniform grid of apertures disposed in a first surface at a first predetermined distance from one another. At least one component member is provided for attaching to the base member in cooperation with the first grid of apertures. The component member has a second uniform grid of apertures formed in at least one second surface and disposed at a second predetermined distance from one another. At least one armature is connected to the component member in cooperation with the second grid of apertures. The armature member has at least one custom surface adapted to support the workable material.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1993Date of Patent: October 31, 1995Assignee: Prototype Systems, Inc.Inventor: Richard A. Feltrin
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Patent number: 5460585Abstract: A force development system for controlling and generating variable shear forces in an exercise machine is disclosed for strengthening and developing body muscles during weight training or physical rehabilitation therapy. In the force development system, first and second members are movable with respect to one another and define an interspacial chamber therebetween. The interspacial chamber is filled with an electro-rheological magnetic fluid for selectively changing the shear stress characteristics in response to an applied magnetic field and for requiring a corresponding amount of force to move one of the first and second members with respect to the other of the first and second members. A magnetic field inducing mechanism is provided for selectively exposing the electro-rheological magnetic fluid means to a magnetic field of controlled intensity to selectively change the shear stress characteristics of the electro-rheological magnetic fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1994Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: B.G.M. Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Scott B. Gentry, Joseph F. Mazur, Brian K. Blackburn
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Patent number: 5457860Abstract: A clasp includes releasably interconnectable first and second clasp members. The first clasp member has a hollow, cylindrical shape with first and second ends and a side wall. The second clasp member includes a hollow, cylindrical outer tubular member with opposed first and second ends. A first inner tubular member is slidably disposed within the first end of the outer tubular member. A second inner tubular member is mounted in the second end of the outer tubular member. A biasing spring mounted within the outer tubular member normally biases the first inner tubular member to a longitudinally outward position with respect to the first end of the outer tubular member. In one embodiment, the second inner tubular member is fixedly mounted within the second end of the outer tubular member. In another embodiment, the second inner tubular member is slidably mounted within the outer tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1994Date of Patent: October 17, 1995Inventor: Richard A. Miranda
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Patent number: 5456126Abstract: A body has a through bore with first and second ends and an intermediate disposed transverse bore extending through a side wall in fluid flow communication with the through bore. A flow control member with a first transverse bore is movably mounted on the body. The flow control member is movable from a first position in which the first transverse bore is aligned with the transverse bore in the body to form a fluid flow path therethrough to a container attached to one end of the body, and a second position in which the first transverse bore is offset from the transverse bore in the body to block fluid flow through the body. A septum, mounted in the second end of the through bore of the body, is piercable by a syringe to withdraw or inject quantities of gas from or into the container attached to the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1994Date of Patent: October 10, 1995Assignee: Bellaire Industries, Inc.Inventor: James N. Suddath
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Patent number: 5454771Abstract: An improved step aerobic platform comprises handrails and a foldable seat that locks in an upright position when in use, and can be retracted and folded against said handrails when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1994Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Inventor: Cynthia Wilson-Hyde
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Patent number: 5454355Abstract: An oil inlet adapter assembly connectible to an oil inlet channel or gallery leading to at least one oil filter for an internal combustion engine. The oil inlet adapter assembly comprises an inlet fitting, a nipple extension, and a quick connect nipple connected in series. The inlet fitting is a compact fitting having a threaded portion and a flanged portion. A first bore is drilled through the interior of the threaded portion, and another bore is drilled through one of the hexagonal sides to meet the first bore to form a through bore in the inlet fitting having an essentially 90.degree. angle.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1994Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Adrianus J. van der Griendt
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Patent number: 5452669Abstract: Incineration apparatus for incinerating a particulate material comprises a furnace housing (2), feeding means (7) for feeding material to be incinerated into said housing (2), and gas supply means (6a-c) for introducing a gas into the material in a lower part of said housing (2) so as to form a fluidised bed (8). Said gas supply means (6a-c) is spaced from the walls of said furnace housing (2) such that said walls are insulated from the fluidised bed (8) by an insulating layer of particulate material not in a fluidised state.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1994Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: Richards Engineering LimitedInventor: Ian A. Bailey
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Patent number: 5452695Abstract: A method and device for changing oil and measuring oil consumption in an internal combustion engine having an internal oil lubrication distribution passage system with an oil filter and oil reservoir which includes the steps of connecting an external, separable apparatus to the internal oil lubrication distribution system at a first point upstream of the oil filter and at a second point in fluid communication with the oil reservoir; removing spent oil from the oil reservoir and measuring the amount removed; introducing a measured amount of fresh oil appropriate for the internal combustion engine into the oil reservoir; and calculating the difference between the amount of fresh oil introduced to and the spent oil removed from the oil reservoir. The device for facilitating oil introduction includes a bracket having an outer housing having an oil filter mounting face, an engine wall-engaging face and an intermediate outer wall portion disposed therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1993Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: K. J. Manufacturing Co.Inventor: Ram D. Bedi
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Patent number: 5452981Abstract: A production line which includes a shuttle conveyor extending between two work stations. A first transfer device for transferring a workpiece from one of the work stations to the conveyor and a second transfer device for transferring the workpiece to the second work station all equipped with workpiece gripping or supporting devices which may be rapidly changed when the line is shifted from the production of one form of workpiece to the production of another workpiece having a different configuration. Replacement workpiece gripping devices are supported adjacent the shuttle conveyor upon holding pedestals. Upon line changeover, the transfer devices locate their workpiece gripping devices upon empty holding pedestals and actuating devices on the pedestal release the gripping devices from their transfer devices. The empty transfer devices are then shifted and coupled to new workpiece gripping devices supported on other holding pedestals.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1993Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: Blatt D. LelandInventors: David J. Crorey, Leland D. Blatt
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Patent number: 5451117Abstract: An alignment system for a robotic gun assembly comprising a dual-keyed alignment system having a gun mounting arm comprising a keyway with a positive stop that corresponds to a key on the gun housing, and a second keyway with a positive stop within the gun housing that corresponds to a key on the robotic gooseneck.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1994Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Assignee: W. Tregaskiss, Ltd.Inventor: Robert M. Lajoie
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Patent number: 5447087Abstract: In drum head tensioning mechanism of or for a musical drum, an intermediate hoop assembly or cage is secured about the drum shell by end abutment therewith and supports top and bottom drum heads. Top and bottom counterhoops are provided about the drum heads and respectively engage flesh hoops on the drum heads. Upper and lower tensioning bolt assemblies connect the counterhoops to the intermediate hoop assembly, the lower bolt assemblies extending upwardly towards and interspaced with the upper bolt assemblies whereby all the bolt assemblies are accessible for conveniently and independently adjusting both top and bottom drum head tension. The interior of the drum shell also remains "clean" for optimum sound quality.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1994Date of Patent: September 5, 1995Assignee: Premier Percussion LimitedInventors: Paul A. Hawes, David Orton
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Patent number: 5447187Abstract: A roll-up door for a truck or the like is provided with a sealing member in order to seal the lower edge of a door against a lower sill when the door is in the closed position. The sealing member comprises three sealing strips consisting of two end strips made of a rigid rubber material and a center strip having a hollow cavity to provide pliancy thereto. The three sealing strips lay adjacent and abut one another along the lowermost portion of the door to provide a seal. The inner surfaces of each end strip that abut the center strip have exposed pins that are received in the hollow cavity of the center strip.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1994Date of Patent: September 5, 1995Inventor: Robert E. Gustafson
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Patent number: 5445267Abstract: A lightweight golf bag having flexible rods extending longitudinally through double stitched seams of the bag body. The rod is secured at one end in a socket located in a top member of the golf bag and secured at the other end in a socket integral with a compression spring located in a cavity of the base of the golf bag. Cuffs are formed by stitching the body material at spaced locations adjacent to the top member and base.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1994Date of Patent: August 29, 1995Assignee: Focus Golf Systems, Inc.Inventor: John J. Biafore, Jr.
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Patent number: D363695Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1994Date of Patent: October 31, 1995Inventor: Norbert F. Sargent
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Patent number: D363855Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1993Date of Patent: November 7, 1995Inventor: Karl Van Blankenburg