Patents Represented by Attorney Clifford G. Frayne

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  • Illuminated skate wheel
    Patent number: 5957541
    Abstract: An illuminating device cooperative with an in-line skate or roller skate wheel the illuminating device having a power source, a centrifugal switch and a light emitting diode or similar illuminating device, the light emitting diode or illuminating device positioned within a radial bore of the wheel, and the power source and centrifugal switch mounted on an annular ring which is snap fit into the wheel of the in-line skate wheel or roller skate wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Kenle International, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Seigler
  • Crab trap
    Patent number: 5943812
    Abstract: A crab trap having a tapered body member of either circular or elliptical cross section, the crab trap having a first ingress end and a second egress end, the first ingress end having a cover removably secured thereto having a passageway for permitting entrance into the crab trap of crabs, but preventing the egress of crabs from the crab trap through the front cover, the egress end of the crab trap being open and dimensioned so as to permit undersized crabs to exit the crab trap under their own mobility or to be flushed from the crab trap when the crab trap is retrieved. The crab trap also has both a buoyancy member and a stability member to insure that the crab trap orients itself correctly on the ocean bed or bay bed, whether or not it is dropped or tossed into the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventor: John Pizzolato
  • Method and apparatus for fitting a fixed removable dental implant
    Patent number: 5927980
    Abstract: A cylindrical bushing interposed between the primary support of a dental implant and a replica of the implant in order to electrically erode the primary support for a secure fit to the replica and hence the implant without causing any electrical erosion to the replica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: Rannar Sillard
  • Neck support cushion for utilization in conjunction with hair treatment
    Patent number: 5924145
    Abstract: An anatomically-correct neck and head support removably securable to a standard configuration salon or barbar's sink for use when the individual is placed in a reclined position, the support being a light weight foam or resilient material being water resistant, chemical resistant and washable and sanitizable, the upper surface of the neck support having a double arcuate surface complimentary with the normal cervical lordotic curve of the individual's spine and neck, the support also providing planar and lateral support to the neck area of the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventor: Michael Najar
  • Method and apparatus for protective encapsulation of structural members
    Patent number: 5919004
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a controlled environment about a pile submerged in a body of water in order to prevent marine infestation or further marine infestation, the apparatus in process comprising a tubular jacket installed about the submerged pile exposed to water, and introducing a marine grade foam between the tubular jacket and the pile thereby displacing any water between the tubular jacket and the pile, the foam upon setting, forms a rigid strata between the tubular jacket and the submerged pile thereby denying the surface of the pile exposure to water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventor: John Christenson
  • Portable pest deterrent guard for bird feeders
    Patent number: 5894814
    Abstract: A hanger harp formed of metal tubing having an upper tubing surface and an upstanding hook affixed thereto and a downwardly depending hook affixed thereto, the downwardly depending hook for positioning of a bird feeder, the harp hanger having a battery source secured thereto and connected to the harp hanger and the bird feeder, such that the distance between the hanger harp and the bird feeder would be bridged by an animal larger than a bird, and thus present an electrical shock to this animal thereby deterring this animal from invading the food supply designated for the birds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventor: Donald J. Roslonski
  • Flexible channel for enclosure of garage door jams
    Patent number: 5893243
    Abstract: Garage door frame having a trim strip attached to the horizontal and vertical jamb members in a continuous, uninterrupted manner. An elongated J-shaped channel has a long leg, a short leg parallel thereto and a cross member connecting the two legs. The shorter leg being resiliently flexible and angled towards the longer leg. The channel is snap fit over garage door jambs with the long leg extending across the reveal of the door jamb. The short leg extending across opposite parallel shoulder face of the jamb. The cross member extending along an outwardly facing surface of the garage jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Inventor: Keith Ortner
  • Discharge for downspouts
    Patent number: 5862632
    Abstract: A discharge adaptor for downspouts to disburse rain water at a preselected distance away from the foundation of a building. The discharge adaptor having a mating unit, having a generally elbow shape having a vertical and horizontal portion. The vertical portion secured to the lower end of the downspout and the horizontal portion designed to terminate in a nozzle for the discharge of the rain water. The inner circumference of the horizontal portion of the mating unit having a decreasing circumference from the vertical portion of the mating unit to the nozzle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Inventor: Eric M. Zima
  • Deflection slide clip
    Patent number: 5846018
    Abstract: Deflection slide clip of two piece construction for use in curtain wall construction providing for horizontal support of a laterally loaded stud while it accommodates vertical slip of the primary frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Super Stud Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond C. Frobosilo, Ernest S. Viola
  • Shopping cart canopy
    Patent number: 5836332
    Abstract: A protective canopy for a shopping cart transformable from a folded storage state to a dome-like canopy of frame structure with waterproof material secured thereto, the protective canopy having a snap fit handle to engage the handle of a shopping cart and a removably securable tab to secure front end of the canopy to the front end of the shopping cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: James Mick
  • Method of testing wrapped submerged piling for infestation
    Patent number: 5829920
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to determine whether or not wrapping of submerged timber or wood piling is efficacious in preventing infestation of the submerged timber or wood which includes a self-contained test kit which permits the testing of the wrapping of the submerged timber or wood pilings to determine whether or not infestation from marine microorganisms or marine borers is continuing despite the wrapping. A sample of the alleged stagnate water between the wrapping and the piling is taken for testing for oxygen content, temperature, and ph, without denigrating the integrity of the wrapping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventor: John Christenson
  • Neck support cushion for utilization in conjunction with hair treatment
    Patent number: 5799344
    Abstract: An anatomically-correct neck and head support removably securable to a barber, beautician or salon chair for use when the individual is placed in a reclined position, the support being a lightweight foam or resilient material covered with a water-resistant, chemical-resistant, washable, sanitizable covering, the upper surface having a double arcuate surface complimentary with the normal cervical lordotic curve of an individual's spine and neck, the support providing planar and lateral support to the neck area of the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: Michael Najar
  • Method and apparatus for playing a pocket billiard game
    Patent number: 5800273
    Abstract: A kit for playing a pocket billiards game and method for playing a pocket billiards game utilizing seven object balls and a cue ball, the seven object balls comprised of three object balls having a first indicia, three object balls having a second indicia, and a single object ball having a third indicia, the overall object of the billiard game being for a player to pocket a billiard ball having a first or second indicia on one side of the table and thereafter pocket the remaining object balls having the same indicia on the same side of the table followed by the pocketing of the object ball having the third indicia on the same side of the table, the play alternating between a second player or a second team of players, the winning player or team being the one which first pockets the object ball having the third indicia on the players or teams designated side of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: John Potocki
  • Toothbrush
    Patent number: 5778477
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush having two brush head surfaces in angular relationship to each other, the second brush head surface angled in relationship to the first brush head surface to accommodate the inner curvature of the jaw and to permit the efficient cleaning of the back teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Raymond Conway
  • Highway warning device
    Patent number: 5769563
    Abstract: A highway warning system which is capable of being temporarily secured to the road surface and easily removed from the road surface and provides drivers with an audible and vibration warning when approaching roadway construction sites. The system being a mat or plurality of mats temporarily secured to the road surface, the mat or mat having a wave-like upper surface defined by a series of alternating wave heights and troughs which when contacted by the wheels of a vehicle provide an audible sound as well as a slight vibration thereby warning the approaching driver to be alert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventor: Gregory Flynn
  • Protective housing for sewer or septic clean-out lines
    Patent number: 5769565
    Abstract: A protective cover for sewer clean-out lines for protection of the termination end of the sewer clean-out line, but permitting access to the sewer clean-out line, the housing having a cast iron collar with removable cover made into an ABS plastic skirt by force fitting, the plastic skirt having a flared lower end to maintain the position of the housing with the upper surface and cover of the cast iron collar being flush with the level of the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: C.P. Test Services-Valvco, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, Jr., Glenn Martin
  • Shirt in a simulative arrangement for presentation
    Patent number: D401390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Inventor: Walter Both
  • Foot support for showers
    Patent number: D404475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Inventor: Barbara Livingston-Capoano
  • Golf putter head
    Patent number: D405138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Inventor: Angelo Koumarianos
  • Shirt in a simulative arrangement for presentation
    Patent number: D410960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Inventor: Walter Both