Patents Represented by Attorney Colin P. Abrahams
  • Patent number: 7992739
    Abstract: A collapsible frame container assembly comprises a frame component comprising a plurality of panels connected to each other, the panels being movable relative to each other between a first substantially folded condition wherein the panels are collapsed and a second unfolded condition wherein the panels are opened to define a frame structure. Also provided is a container component comprising first and second sides defining a space therebetween of a size which can be varied according to the relative positions of the first and second sides. The frame component when in the unfolded condition and the container component are releasably coupled to each other to define a predetermined frame container assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Rodolfo Garcia
  • Patent number: 7990273
    Abstract: An inventory control tag comprises a first component, a second component, and a fastening mechanism for fastening together the first component and the second component. The fastening mechanism is configured such that the first component and the second component can be easily locked together and can only be unlocked from each other in normal usage by an external tool. At least one chamber defined by at least one of the first and second components is provided. Further, an electronic device is located in one of the chambers for triggering a compatible sensor and alarm system external to the control tag. A dye container located in one of the chambers designed to fracture and spill dye when the first and second components are forced apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventors: Graham Handyside, Xiao Hui Yang
  • Patent number: 7988239
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a decorative member mounted on an outer race of a bearing carried in a holder with an inner race mounted on a spindle and secured by an attachment fastener. The bearing holder is carried on the spindle projecting from a coupler hub fixed to an axle cap secured to a vehicle axle hub. Set screw fasteners are employed to retain securement fasteners to the spindle and to retain the coupler hub fasteners with the axle cap. The wheel mounting assembly permits the movably mounted decorative member carried on the rotatable vehicle axle hub to remain static or to rotate while the wheel is turning as a vehicle travels along a roadway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Scott Baker
  • Patent number: 7963539
    Abstract: A wheelchair comprises a main frame and a seat mounted on the main frame. A pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels are also mounted on the frame. A propulsion mechanism is provided for driving the rear wheels, the propulsion mechanism comprising an arm lever for forward and back movement and a gear train between the arm lever and the rear wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Scott Bradley Baker
  • Patent number: 7954867
    Abstract: A pick up device comprises a container defining an interior space, the container having a front wall movable between an open position and a closed position and a rear wall movable between an open position and a closed position. A reciprocating arm is associated with the container and attached to the front wall for moving the front wall between the open position and the closed position. An activator is provided for activating movement of the front wall from the open position to the closed position. Further, a connector means is formed between the rear wall and the container allowing the rear wall to move between the open position and the closed position, the connector means permitting movement from the closed to the open position when the container is oriented at a suitable angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Jozsef Prechl
  • Patent number: 7940937
    Abstract: An acoustic-to-electrical transducer for sensing body sounds is disclosed. The transducer comprises a diaphragm that can be placed in direct contact with a body, whereby the diaphragm motion directly affects an electromagnetic sensing signal, which is then converted to an electrical signal representation of the diaphragm motion. Such sensing means allows the diaphragm to move freely without mechanical coupling to a secondary transducer, while providing a direct and efficient acoustic to electrical conversion means. The transducer further provides a means for using static diaphragm pressure to control gain and frequency characteristics of the electrical signal. The transducer provides methods for ambient noise reduction or cancellation, as well as means for simulating sound detection for applications such as medical education and testing. The sensor, circuitry, manufacturing methods and improvements are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Clive Smith
  • Patent number: 7898102
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus for mixing first salinity fluid with a second salinity fluid, the mixing apparatus comprises a down tube having a side wall, an open upper end and an open lower end, and a plurality of apertures selectively located in the side wall of the down tube. At least some of the apertures have an arm with an opening therein about the aperture to facilitate inflow of fluid to the down tube through the openings. A fluid inlet and a fluid outlet are provided at the open upper end and open lower end respectively of the down tube so that the first salinity fluid in use enters the down tube through the fluid inlet and the apertures and is discharged therefrom through the fluid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Wader, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Alstot, Anthony T. Jones, Warren Finley, Edward Pscheidt, Geoffrey E. Dolbear
  • Patent number: 7886701
    Abstract: A dog collar comprises a flexible non-metallic cord component having first and second ends and comprising an inner cord surrounded at least in part by an outer cord sheath. A fastening mechanism is provided and has a band defining a space at the first end of the cord component and a fastening bar at the second end of the cord component. The fastening bar and band are dimensioned such that the fastening bar is able to pass through the space in one orientation and not able to pass through the space when in other orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Barbara Jolanta Gordon
  • Patent number: 7815261
    Abstract: A dual decorative assembly for a vehicle wheel combines an outer member and an inner member that are rotatably mounted on a rotatable wheel hub. Bearings carried on the inner and outer members support the members on the hub whereby the inner member may rotate in a clock-wise or counter clock-wise direction while the outer member employs weights so that the outer member remains stationary by gravitational force to downwardly depend from the bearings. The inner member includes a flared edging over-hanging the peripheral edge of the outer member. The outer member includes a variety of cut-outs and edge scalloping for decorative purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Scott Baker
  • Patent number: 7755504
    Abstract: An appliance warning system comprises a floor pad for location adjacent an appliance such that a user must stand on the floor pad in order to normally use the appliance. The floor pad has at least one switch movable between an open position when no weight pressure is detected on the floor pad and a closed position when the switch is activated by weight pressure detected on the floor pad. A transmitter is provided for transmitting a signal depending upon whether the switch is in the open or closed position. A module is located remote from the floor pad, and has a receiver for receiving the signal from the transmitter, and a control circuit connected operational between a ready state before the switch is activated to the closed position and a monitoring state after the switch is activated to the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Rodolfo Garcia
  • Patent number: D629942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Danny H. Sooferian
  • Patent number: D629951
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Danny H. Sooferian
  • Patent number: D629952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Danny H. Sooferian
  • Patent number: D630362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: Danny H. Sooferian
  • Patent number: D630363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: Danny H. Sooferian
  • Patent number: D637302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher Post
  • Patent number: D637303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher Post
  • Patent number: D637334
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Danny H. Sooferian
  • Patent number: D640905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: Vartan Shaljian
  • Patent number: D643504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Alpine Corporation
    Inventor: Gong Haijin