Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Cristina M Offenberg
  • Patent number: 6505878
    Abstract: For vehicles with a rear cargo space and a cargo space enclosure, a sliding hatch is provided that is designed to fit over an opening in the roof of the enclosure above the cargo space. The opening forms a part of the same opening provided when the rear window and rear door of the enclosure are opened. The sliding hatch is mounted to enable it to slide forward and above the passenger compartment of the vehicle to provide a vertical clearance in the cargo space for objects being hauled and loaded. The sliding hatch is designed to be water tight through the design of a rain duct with a raised lip disposed around the opening. The sliding hatch is designed to receive a rear window in a pocket in the underside of the sliding hatch for convenience and ease of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Inventor: Ralph P. Mascolo
  • Patent number: 6454263
    Abstract: A nutrition board game is disclosed which has a game board, movable pieces, food group cards, a menu card, and a spinner for simulating a healthful eating diet. The board piece is marked to follow a path with the movable pieces based on the roll of a die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: A. Louise Bandieri
  • Patent number: 6363554
    Abstract: A head hugging pillow case including a ruffled extension which provides warmth to the head and shoulders while sleeping. The ruffled extension can be easily shaped to cover the head, face, neck and/or ears for maximum warmth and breathability. The ruffled extension can also be flipped over the top of the pillowcase when not needed for extra warmth. The ruffled extension also provides a light shield for one's eyes during sleep or resting time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventor: Julia A. Brown
  • Patent number: 6309398
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a horny skin remover, comprising a handle and a header mounted thereon attached to which, by a clamp, is a blade having at least one cutting edge. The horny skin remover has a double function of the clamp, using it both for attaching and for covering the blade in times of non-use, thereby eliminating a separate blade protection otherwise required, and at the same time insuring that protection of the blade not be forgotten, by inadvertence, as the clamp is required for mounting the blade. The blade itself is protected, when the skin remover is not used. The clamp adjustable in relation to the blade is associated to the header and has at least two adjustable positions, namely the “RELEASE” and the “COVER” positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventor: Armin Flörke
  • Patent number: 6279435
    Abstract: A multi-purpose hand tool which includes a handle body with a plurality of drive tools mounted on an axis at one end allowing various tools such as hex tools, screwdriver tools, torx tools and others to rotate for use. Pivoting folding wingbars are affixed to the handle by an axis to give additional torque to the drive tools. At the opposite end of the drive tools in the handle is a square opening to receive various independent hand and power ratchet drives. The tool incorporates lifting levers which are affixed to the handle by an axis. The levers when depressed toward the folding tool will lift the drive tools away from the handle to provide easier selection of a particular drive tool. A second embodiment has a ratchet mechanism assembly with two folding wingbars which eliminate the need for an independent ratchet handle or driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventor: Charles D. Zayat, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6074271
    Abstract: A radio controlled skateboarding toy is provided comprising a multi-jointed moveable figurine attached to a motorized skateboard for which steering is controlled through the pivotal movements of the figurine allowing for dramatic realism and high performance stunts. It also features moveable battery packs, changeable motor positions, and interchangeable wheel weights to provide different centers of balance necessary to perform a wide range of maneuvers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Inventor: Steven Derrah
  • Patent number: 6050246
    Abstract: A method and device for converting conventional engines to a natural gas fueled engine, having a means of withdrawing compressed natural gas from a storage supply at a low pressure, combining the natural gas with atmospheric air from the engine's air cleaner, pressurizing the air and gas mixture by means of a convergent-divergent nozzle and allowing the air/gas mixture to enter the engine's induction manifold at high pressure. This is accomplished without modification to the original engine cylinder, while increasing the engine power and minimizing exhaust emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Saad Abdalla Abdelmesih
  • Patent number: 5947829
    Abstract: A new sport of skill, SurfSliding having an open pipe ramp system covered in artificial turf and a lubricating means. SurfSliding allows a participant to glide downhill by gravity and kinetic energy while maneuvering a lawnboard strapped to the participants feet. The new sport provides for a sport similar to surfing while executing movements similar to skateboarding and snowboarding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Martin O. Grimes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5947788
    Abstract: A radio controlled surfing toy is provided comprising a multi-jointed, moveable figurine pivotally attached to a jet-propelled surfboard. The surfing toy surfs similar to a real life surfing professional in waves ranging from 3" to 5' in height. The surfing toy is capable of fielding and catching waves on its own and riding a left or right breaking wave into the shore operating on a synchronized 4-way steering system controlling the figurine's body to move from one side of the board to the other and allowing dramatic realism and high performance surf stunts. A balloon recovery system is employed to right the surfboard after a wipe-out in conjunction with a righting mechanisms built-in to the surfboard's design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Steven J. Derrah