Patents Represented by Attorney Clifford G. Frayne
  • Patent number: 8341905
    Abstract: A support plate positioned on or within a construction block formed on the upper surface thereof a channel for the receipt and engagement of a short leg of an anchor bolt, there being two planar vertical upstanding panels adjacent the channel, said vertical upstanding panels engaging the outer circumference of the long leg of the anchor bolt in 180 degree relationship, thereby insuring its maintenance in a vertical orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventors: Ken Macchiaverna, Salvatore Anello
  • Patent number: 8342475
    Abstract: A mounting bracket and dampening assembly for mounting a heavy bag, a first portion of the mounting bracket mounted horizontally in relation to mounting surface, a second portion of the mounting bracket depending downwardly forming a support surface for a securing means for supporting the heavy bag in combination with a dampening means in the form of upper and lower bushings in combination with a rod and spring assembly to lessen the transmission of stress, shock and vibration and to reduce the motion, both lateral and vertical, of the heavy bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Patent number: 8272377
    Abstract: An extendable hood and mounting bracket for mounting on the underside of a microwave oven which is positioned above a cook top, the extendable hood being frictionally engaged in the bracket and selectively removable or slidably retracted when not in use, the extendable hood extending over the front burners of the cook top and capturing and directing any fumes, smoke, or odors generated from cooking on the front burners to the fan and filter unit mounted on the underside of the microwave oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventor: John Tsakiris
  • Patent number: 8248029
    Abstract: A hand held charger for a plurality of different manufacturers electronic hand devices capable of supplying electrical capacity in devices from the 3.6 to 4.2 volt range and capable of operating on lithium or rechargeable Li-Ion batteries, the charger having a sensing means to determine which type of batteries are presently installed in the charger, the charger having both a mini-USB and 3/32 stereo-mono input and a USB and 3/32 stereo-mono output, as well as incorporating a flashlight LED and capacity indicia indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Hrabal
  • Patent number: 8216094
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a playing surface which should be substantially rectangular in nature and oriented at the height of a standardized table, the playing surface having an adjustable transverse angular divider or barrier bisecting the playing area and side deflector walls extending upwardly from the lateral sides of the playing surface, the game being played by propelling a perforated hollow ball from one side of the playing surface to the other by means of paddles, the playing surface, transverse barrier, and side walls all being part of the playing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: David J. Seme
  • Patent number: 8183455
    Abstract: A removable inline signal interrupter having a male/female combination plug, the male portion of the plug insertable into an electric guitar output receptacle, the female portion of the male/female plug having an internal negative-negative connection and an internal positive-positive connection, the positive-positive connection extending externally from the female portion of the male/female plug, and having an inline minimum volume dial and spring loaded on/off switch incorporated into the circuitry, the female portion of the male/female plug serving as a receptacle for the insertion of a male plug from the amplifier, the spring-loaded on/off lever switch allowing the guitarist to selectively interrupt the signal from the guitar to the amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Dennis Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8079917
    Abstract: In the basic embodiment, the swing training device is a support rod, a first end of which is secured to a hinged mechanism, the hinged mechanism being secured to a support, the opposing end of the support rod having secured thereto a head piece which is engageable with the upper portion of the head or forehead of an athlete, the support rod extending a sufficient distance from its support and hinge mechanism to allow an individual to execute a swing at a stationary ball while the head piece is in contact with the athlete's head, thereby providing tactile feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Robert S. Doyle
  • Patent number: 8066000
    Abstract: An extendable hood and mounting bracket for mounting on the underside of a microwave oven which is positioned above a cook top, the extendable hood being frictionally engaged in the bracket and selectively removable or slidably retracted when not in use, the extendable hood extending over the front burners of the cook top and capturing and directing any fumes, smoke, or odors generated from cooking on the front burners to the fan and filter unit mounted on the underside of the microwave oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: John Tsakiris
  • Patent number: 8021241
    Abstract: A golf training aid which incorporates a standard golf club, with a Nerf golf ball or a whiffle golf ball, and a target which is hung on the wall at adjustable heights, the target having a backboard removable secured to the wall, a face board positioned forward of the backboard, the face board having an aperture there through, the aperture in communication with a cavity positioned between said face board and said backboard for the collection of a Nerf golf ball or whiffle golf ball whose trajectory from the golf club has carried it through the aperture and into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Graga, Brian Russer
  • Patent number: 7976396
    Abstract: An interactive inflatable amusement structure in the form of an obstacle course or play area which incorporates audio and visual electronics at various locations within the obstacle course through the use of a plurality of transmitter/receivers in radio frequency communication with a central control unit for transmitting data such as elapsed time and points, the central control unit positioned at the egress to the inflatable structure proximate the start of the obstacle course or inflatable game, bounce, etc., and the transmitter/receivers positioned within pockets or the like formed at various locations on the inflatable obstacle course structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Steven M. Boretskin
  • Patent number: 7971279
    Abstract: An opening and closure mechanism for a zipper, the mechanism including a resilient elastic band or strap secured to the zipper handle with opposing ends of the resilient elastic strap being secured to at least one side of the waist band closure, and preferably opposing ends of the resilient elastic strap being secured to opposing sides of the waist band closure such that separating the waist band closure causes the resilient elastic strap to open the zipper closure mechanism by retracting the zipper handle downwardly; and closure of the waist band fastener releases tension on the resilient elastic strap allowing the resilient elastic strap to retract the zipper upwardly to a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventors: Edward A. Abanto, Rimah A. Abanto
  • Patent number: 7896416
    Abstract: A deer carcass transport assembly including a handle member to which are attached two U-shaped hooks in planar relationship, one leg of each hook secured to an end of the handle member, the legs of the U-shaped hook spaced apart sufficiently so as to engage the hind hock of the rear legs of a deer carcass so as to permit the hunter to drag the deer carcass, by means of the hind hooves, from the kill site to a suitable means of transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Gregory Carter
  • Patent number: 7886898
    Abstract: A surfboard wax bar rectangularly geometric in shape having a plurality of transverse creases or beveled break lines allowing a user to selectively separate a portion of the surfboard wax bar as desired, the surfboard wax bar encapsulated in a protective covering, the protective covering having a plurality of preformed embossed tear lines cooperative and aligned with the transverse creases or beveled break lines of said surfboard wax bar to allow the selective separation of a portion of the surfboard wax bar and associated wrapping, yet not disturb the remaining wrapping and the remaining portion of the surfboard wax bar, the surfboard wax bar and wrapping or portions thereof being stored in a container, the outer surface of which is reflective to the sun, and which is insulated from the heat of the ambient weather so as to prevent deterioration of the surfboard wax bar or any remnants thereof, and also protection from debris such as sand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Patent number: 7867148
    Abstract: A heavy bag for boxing, martial arts, or other athletic practice, generally cylindrical in nature having a bottom, a cylindrical vertical side wall, and an open upper end subject with closure, there being positioned within the shell, a disk member adjacent the bottom of the heavy bag, the disk member having an upwardly extending step spindle, the step spindle extending upwardly proximate the open end of the bag, there being slidably receivable on the step spindle a plurality of modular toroidal drums or cells whose central aperture is complimentary with the diameter of the particular step spindle and its outer circumference is complimentary with the internal diameter of the cylindrical shell side wall of the heavy bag, there being positioned between each of the modular toroidal drums or cells on the step spindle, a washer or disk member supported on a respective step of the spindle and providing support to the adjacent upper modular toroidal drum or cell so as to prevent compression of the lower drum and ther
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Patent number: 7857733
    Abstract: A device for stretching or flexing the calf muscles and tendons of the lower leg, the device in one embodiment having a base member formed with a 90 degree angle for positioning at the intersection of two walls and a floor, the base member having elevated non-skid planar surfaces emanating from the 90 degree angle to the edge of the base plate allowing a user to stand on the elevated non-skid surfaces with both feet and use one's body weight to stretch the calf muscles by lowering or raising ones heels below or above the plane of the elevated non-skid surface. In another embodiment, the device consists of a base member having a straight wall engaging edge with an upstanding wall, terminating in a flat planar surface and an angled ramp surface communicating between the flat upper surface and the base member, the calf stretcher allowing the user to stand on the base member and place selective right or left foot onto the ramp section for the respective stretching of the calf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Patent number: 7815518
    Abstract: In the basic embodiment, the golf training device is a support rod, a first end of which is secured to a hinged mechanism, the hinged mechanism being secured to a support, the opposing end of the support rod having secured thereto a head piece or helmet which is engageable with the upper portion of the head or skull of an individual, the support rod extending a sufficient distance from its support and hinge mechanism to allow an individual to execute a golf swing while the head piece is positioned on the golfer's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Robert S. Doyle
  • Patent number: 7794143
    Abstract: This dental intra-oral film packet configuration includes a film chip and a non-lead radiation shielding member insertable in the light-tight envelope or integral to a wall of the light-tight envelope. The film chip has two sides sensitive to radiation exposure, and the packet protecting the film chip incorporates the radiation shielding fiber powder element on one side of the film chip to provide backscatter radiation equal to the lead (Pb) foil embodiment when the film packet is exposed to radiation. The radiation shielding embodiment is a compounded material of thermoplastic and non-lead metal which couples as the light-shielding member of the envelope or as an insertable shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Air Techniques, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Allmer, Elliot R. Gemunder
  • Patent number: 7784129
    Abstract: A recumbent therapeutic mattress support in the form of a plurality of interlocking wedges positionable between the box spring and the mattress of a bed, the user selectively interlocking two or more wedges to achieve the desired therapeutic elevation for either the head, neck and torso, or the legs in order to achieve the desired degree of support, comfort and relief from pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventors: Russell Javaruski, James Bergdoll, Paul Gurbapri
  • Patent number: 7763178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to swimming pools and other pools of standing water, and in particular to a dispensing unit that distributes a chemical solution that reduces evaporation and heat loss by forming a film or monomolecular layer over the surface or substantial surface area of the swimming pool or water pond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Smartpool, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Schuster, Larry Ruizzo, Richard Holstein, Shawn Mikuski
  • Patent number: 7673770
    Abstract: A sleeve for enhancing a user's grasp of the handles and handholds of various tools and implements comprising: an elongated flexible hollow cylindrical sleeve having a first end, second end, interior wall surface, and exterior wall surface; and a lengthwise, non-radial slit from said first end to said second end, penetrating through said exterior wall surface to said interior wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Glenn Summerfield