Patents Represented by Attorney David C. Lee, Mann, Smith, McWilliams, Sweeney & Ohlson Brezina
  • Patent number: 5573406
    Abstract: A method and system for uniquely identifying indicia of traits of a participant in an event adapted for use in a boxing match. A plurality of predetermined characteristic corresponding to the traits of a participant to be identified is assigned. Each predetermined characteristic has a predefined format. The assigned characteristic is stored and displayed in a plurality of predefined display format allowing for identification of traits so as to facilitate interpretation and prediction of trends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Inventor: Carl Fowler
  • Patent number: 5570981
    Abstract: A cargo container hold down device that includes a shear block defining a base and housing therefore that is shaped so that the base forms a planar surfacing thereabout on which the cargo container corner fitting rests in the applied relation of the container relative to the supporting platform involved; the shear block housing pivotally mounts a latch device comprising a latch member that includes a nose portion having an upper cam surfacing for engagement by a correspondingly located container mounted corner fitting, and an under cam surfacing disposed for engagement by such correspondingly located container mounted corner fitting on removal of such container therefrom, the latch member being biased outwardly of the shear block housing to dispose the nose thereof over the container corner fitting supporting surface of the shear block housing, and including an element for withdrawing such latch member within the shear block housing about one pivot axis when the container is applied to the device, and an elem
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Holland Company
    Inventor: John B. Brewster
  • Patent number: 5556683
    Abstract: Laminated protective plastic sleeves are formed with an inner fuzzy layer laminated from a fuzzy surface sheet homogenous plastic substrate with an intermediate adhesive layer. The fuzzy laminate is then formed into a finished protective sleeve by shaping front and back plastic sheet laminations to hold a protected item identifying matter and descriptive matter, the finished layers being heat-welded and the finished sleeve being finally cut and shaped to the desired configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: C-Line Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony G. Ranalli
  • Patent number: 5511853
    Abstract: A vehicle console seat functions as a seat, armrest and beverage container holder for an occupant. The seat back of the console seat can be locked in an upright position and support an occupant sitting on the seat, or the seat back may be released from an upright locked position by applying a lateral force to the side of the seat back, thereby releasing and spring forcing the seat back forward to a fold down position where it can be used as an armrest. The front of the seat may be pivotally opened to expose a beverage container holder. A beverage container holder may also be attached to the rear of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: Flexsteel Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: David E. Wallis
  • Patent number: 5509331
    Abstract: The invention is a rotating driver tool which uses a housing having a chamber with a drive gear that drives and ratchets with a driven gear, which is biased by coaction of springs and camming balls between an engagement and disengagement by action of a cam on the balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Inventor: Michael F. Nickipuck
  • Patent number: 5496089
    Abstract: A clip attaches accessories for bicycles using a resilient leaf bias into engagement with a receiver mounted on the accessory, and released by downward actuation to disengage a pawl from the receiver, the assembly preferably being mounted on an integral seat post cap having mounting ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle, Corp.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Muderlak
  • Patent number: 5461804
    Abstract: An image or object support apparatus holds an image or object, such as a photograph, drawing or other graphic work in a spaced position relative to a backing plate. The backing plate is itself supported in the place of display, as by picture hanging means or a stand. The image or object is supported by struts having grippers enabling easy changing of the image or object, and easy adapting to images of various size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Inventor: Raymond C. Perkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5460303
    Abstract: A bag stabilizer for a bicycle pack having two elongated material strips, two hooks and a fastener. The elongated material strips are connected to the top part of the pack extending through two hooks and out the bottom part into and through a fastener. The bag stabilizer prevents movement of the bag and its contents, particularly while the bicycle is in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle, Corp.
    Inventor: Robert M. Downs
  • Patent number: D362534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Inventor: Nancy H. Gensburg
  • Patent number: D368727
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Stevens
  • Patent number: D369262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: Sally Designs, Ltd.
    Inventor: Willard Aaron
  • Patent number: D372131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Raymond C. Perkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: D374684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Inventor: Leon Buchanan, Jr.
  • Patent number: D377695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Inventor: Leonard Puckett