Patents Represented by Attorney Daniel Jay Tick

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  • Audio-visual headphones
    Patent number: 4172406
    Abstract: A pair of headphones has a right speaker for the right ear and a left speaker for the left ear of the user. The speakers are electrically connected to each other and to a sound input source whereby the speakers reproduce sound from the sound input source. A pair of goggles is coupled to the headphones and covers the eyes of the user. A plurality of lamps are provided in the goggles, visible to the user. A microphone is electrically connected in circuit with a source of electrical energy and the lamps whereby sound reproduced by the speakers is picked up by the microphone, converted into electrical energy which varies in intensity with variations in the sound, and varies the energization of the lamps to provide a light pattern which varies in accordance with variations in the sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1979
    Inventor: Rosa E. Martinez
  • Ice cube pickup device
    Patent number: 4172610
    Abstract: A plurality of ice cube grappling members are equiangularly pivotally mounted via pivot pins at the bottom of a tubular member for movement to a closed position in which they come into close proximity with each other at an area beyond the tubular member and to an open position in which they spread apart from each other at the area to encompass and grapple an ice cube. A rod extends through the tubular member and is movable in axial directions therein. A disc is affixed to the rod at an end thereof outside the tubular member and the grappling members are coupled to the disc. A spring in the chamber urges the disc in a direction which maintains the grappling members in closed position. The rod is manually movable against the action of the spring to move the grappling members to open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1979
    Inventor: Verlene G. Johnson
  • Balloon bursting game
    Patent number: 4169593
    Abstract: An inflated balloon is positioned in a chamber having a top with a hole formed therethrough. An elastic partition is supported above the chamber and has a plurality of needles affixed thereto and extending perpendicularly therefrom into the hole. A partition with a plurality of mutually spaced holes formed therethrough is positioned above the elastic partition. A plurality of marbles are dropped by the players through the holes of the partition having the holes therethrough so that when a sufficient number of marbles rest on the elastic partition, the weight thereon stretches the center area of the elastic partition downward sufficiently to force a needle thereof through the hole in the top of the chamber into the balloon thereby bursting the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1979
    Inventor: Arthur R. Wood
  • Refrigerator and freezer monitoring device
    Patent number: 4169357
    Abstract: A temperature-sensitive switch in a refrigerator or freezer, separate from the refrigeration and freezer equipment, remains open when the temperature is below a predetermined level and closes when the temperature rises above the predetermined level. A visible alarm and an audible alarm are provided outside the refrigerator and freezer at a commercial power source wall-type outlet. A battery is electrically connected to the visible and audible alarms via the temperature-sensitive switch whereby when the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer rises above the predetermined level, the alarms are actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1979
    Inventor: Joseph B. Kelley
  • Toilet odor eliminating device
    Patent number: 4168553
    Abstract: A plate is dimensioned to fit atop the rear flange of a toilet bowl and has a pair of bores formed therethrough in correspondence with those of the bowl so that it is affixable to the bowl beneath the toilet seat. A plurality of rectangular tubular channels are formed on the plate extending from its front edge to its back edge. A main tubular channel is formed on the plate extending along the back edge and has spaced opposite open ends. All the rectangular channels open into the main channel. Hosing couples the open ends of the main tubular channel of the plate to piping, which has a blower incorporated therein, extending from the area of the rear of the bowl to an exhaust outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1979
    Inventor: Carl W. Studer
  • Floatless carburetor
    Patent number: 4168289
    Abstract: A baffle device in the fuel bowl of the carburetor of a vehicle maintains the level of fuel in the fuel bowl constant regardless of erratic movement of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1979
    Inventor: Oscar P. Saunion
  • Field game
    Patent number: 4166617
    Abstract: A field is marked with first and second spaced generally parallel lines of equal length having spaced opposite first and second ends and twelve player positions marked thereon. First and second leader positions are marked on a central line equidistant from the ends of the line and extending perpendicular thereto. The first leader position is considerably closer to the second line than the first line and the second leader position is considerably closer to the first line than the second line. A plurality of lines extends from the first leader position to each player position on the first line and a plurality of lines extends from the second leader position to each player position on the second line. A pair of identical oval balls are different in color from each other. Each of the balls has a handle member extending coaxially from one axial end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1979
    Inventor: Angel de Jesus
  • Syringe connectable to a water faucet
    Patent number: 4165742
    Abstract: A tube is removably coupled at a first end to a water faucet and has a syringe at its second opposite end. A slit is formed in the tube. A tubular branch extends from the tube around the slit for accommodating a capsule of medicament fittable through the slit into the tube. A cap removably covers the tubular branch. A clamp is removably and adjustably positioned on the tube intermediate the ends thereof for selectively preventing the flow of water through the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1979
    Inventor: Ina F. Gardner
  • Sliding door safety device
    Patent number: 4165553
    Abstract: A support device pivotally supports a resilient body on the leading surface of a sliding door frame in a manner whereby the gravitational force on the body moves the body between a sliding door and the frame. The body is manually movable away from the door and the frame, so that the body is positioned by gravitational force in abutment with the leading surface of the door when the door is closed. This permits the door to be securely closed with its leading edge in abutment with the frame. The body is interposed by gravitational force between the leading edge of the door and the frame when the door is open thereby preventing the door from closing fully by preventing the leading edge of the door from abutting the frame and thus protecting hands from being crushed between the door and the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1979
    Inventor: Michael T. Salerno
  • Foot massaging device
    Patent number: 4165737
    Abstract: A plurality of hard rubber rod-like massage members are moved by an electric motor in a plane in a predetermined direction at the open top of a box so that a foot resting thereon is massaged. Steam is directed at the bottom of a foot resting on the massage members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1979
    Inventor: Arturo Chapa
  • Combination of chair and apparel cabinets
    Patent number: 4165124
    Abstract: A chair has a footrest slidably mounted beneath its seat. An apparel container is slidably mounted on the chair frame beneath the footrest and is movable to an extended position for exposing the container to access by a user. A first apparel cabinet extends along one side of the chair and is positioned perpendicularly to the seat and back rest thereof. A second apparel cabinet extends along the opposite side of the chair and is positioned perpendicularly to the seat and back rest thereof in parallel relation with the first cabinet. At least one of the cabinets has a height dimension sufficient to form an arm of the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1979
    Inventor: Jose A. Olan
  • Wall cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 4163302
    Abstract: A hydraulically controlled telescopic boom is mounted on a wheeled powered vehicle. A hydraulic system controls the length of the boom and its direction to the right and left of the vehicle. An electric motor is mounted on the boom at the free end thereof. A cleaning brush is coupled to and driven by the motor for rotatably brushing the surface of a wall. A chemical cleanser and water system are coupled to the brush to supply chemical cleanser and water to wash and rinse a wall via the brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1979
    Inventor: Vincent Iaboni
  • Pivotable trailer hitch
    Patent number: 4163568
    Abstract: A hitch member for an automotive vehicle is affixed to a mounting bar which is rotatably mounted in the side beams of the frame of the vehicle and is rotatable with such mounting bar. A brace member is pivotally mounted on a cross member affixed to the side beams of the frame and is movable and releasably affixable to the hitch member to secure said hitch member in operable position and in retracted position when the hitch member is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1979
    Inventor: Donald D. McCumber
  • Electrical dimmer plug
    Patent number: 4163965
    Abstract: An electrical connector device for connecting a plurality of electrical fixtures to a wall outlet includes a dimmer device for manually varying the current supplied to appliances connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1979
    Inventor: Peter D. Misinchuk
  • Live animal trap
    Patent number: 4162588
    Abstract: A rod is rotatably mounted parallel to and above the bottom in a cage near the back. A bait tray is affixed to the rod in a manner whereby the tray is rotated by an animal taking bait therefrom. A trigger device including a plurality of linking rods couples the bait tray to the hook of a pivotally mounted door at the front of the cage in a manner whereby the door is maintained in open position next-adjacent the top in the cage by one of the linking rods when the bait tray is free from disturbance and the one of the linking rods is withdrawn from the hook of the door to close the door and seal the cage when the bait tray is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1979
    Inventor: Melvin F. Wyant
  • Metal fence post puller
    Patent number: 4161310
    Abstract: An elongated bar is pivotally affixed at one end thereof to one end of a shaft-like support member for rotation in the plane of the bar and the support member in directions toward and away from the support member. A base plate affixed to the opposite end of the support member supports it in upright position adjacent a metal fence post. A rod-like cross member is affixed to the bar at the pivoted end thereof and extends perpendicularly thereto. A coupling device couples the bar to the fence post so that when the coupling device is positioned astraddle the fence post and in contact with a projection of the fence post and with the cross member of the bar, manual force applied downward in the area of the second end of the bar exerts a much greater force upward on the fence post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1979
    Inventor: Merrill D. Parker
  • Metric conversion board
    Patent number: 4152845
    Abstract: An English to metric conversion chart is provided on the face of a wooden board between a pair of spaced parallel grooves extending up and down on the board. A Fahrenheit thermometer is mounted in one of the grooves and a Celsius thermometer is mounted in the other of the grooves. A sheet of transparent plastic covers the face of the board and the grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Inventor: Hershel L. Ezzell
  • Nut cracker table
    Patent number: 4153238
    Abstract: A nut cracker table has a rectangular board-like table top supported by a plurality of legs above a supporting surface. A hole is formed through the table top. A chute is affixed to the undersurface of the table top under the hole and directs shelled nuts to a specific area under the table top. A shield is affixed to the oversurface of the table top to prevent the hulls of nuts cracked by a nut cracker on the oversurface from scattering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Inventor: Jewel F. Tabor
  • Broom cover
    Patent number: 4152805
    Abstract: A sleeve-like case of pliable material covers part of the bundle of fibers of a broom next-adjacent the handle of the broom. The case has a pair of spaced opposite parallel face panels joined to each other by a pair of spaced opposite parallel side panels perpendicular to the face panels. The side panels are elastic material so that the case fits over different-sized bundles of fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Inventors: Nydia Saldarriaga, Gregorio Aragon
  • Ice cube dispensing device
    Patent number: 4153183
    Abstract: A funnel type container is mounted above a bar with its axis vertical. A stop member is mounted on a cross member in the container at the open top thereof and extends coaxially toward the bottom in spaced relation therewtih. A plurality of tubular members are telescopically slidably coupled to each other. One of the tubular members is slidable coupled to the open bottom of the container and extends therethrough whereby in extended position the tubular members extend a maximum distance from the container and direct ice cubes stored in the container to glasses on the bar. In a withdrawn position, the one of the tubular members extends into the container and abuts the stop member thereby blocking the bottom of the container and preventing ice cubes from leaving the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Inventor: Arbery G. Chatman