Patents Represented by Attorney David E Herron, II
  • Patent number: 8296869
    Abstract: The disclosure presents an innovative apparatus for use in instructing hitters how to focus one's field of vision into a preselected angular field; the invention is also a method of providing this instruction. The apparatus includes a helmet and a shroud configured to engage the helmet. An elongate opening is formed on the shroud to restrict a wearer's field of vision to a preselected angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Head on the Ball, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Kellogg
  • Patent number: 8191275
    Abstract: The disclosure depicts an adjustable square device with a body having a substantially uniform cross-section at planes orthogonal to a longitudinal axis, the cross-section having a generally rectangular outline. A first groove extends inwardly from a first end of the body and oriented generally parallel a bottom surface of the body. A second groove extends inwardly from the first end and is orthogonal the first groove, the first and second grooves intersecting at a vertex. The device also has a tunnel extending from the vertex to a second end of the body, and a blade slidably engagable into one of the first or second grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Whitcomb Machine, LLC
    Inventor: G Matthew Whitcomb
  • Patent number: 7927265
    Abstract: The disclosure shows and describes a resistance training apparatus that enables one to use a single machine to exercise antagonistic muscle groups by enabling one to select a first level of resistance in a first direction and select a second level of resistance in a second direction. The apparatus will include a frame assembly, and shaft rotatably mounted to the frame assembly. The apparatus has first and second disks, first and second calipers respectively engaging the disks, and first and second adjustment means that respectively provide varying resistance when one imparts rotating torque is imparted to a first direction or second direction, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventors: Clifford A Stock, Glen Heman
  • Patent number: 7759286
    Abstract: The invention is a system and method for containing a spill of petroleum product. The system includes a combination of ground rubber, beeswax, and ground corn cobs, which is then tossed into an area of a spill, then allowed to remain for a period until a substantial amount of the spilt petrol is adsorbed. Once this period expires, the adsorbed combination can be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ameret, LLC
    Inventor: Charles T Chick
  • Patent number: 7686541
    Abstract: The disclosure shows an apparatus and a method for containing a spill of petroleum product. The inventive apparatus and method each include the assembly pliable building blocks of a generally rectangular shape that surrounds an internal void. The blocks form a wall by stacking successive horizontal rows of building blocks such that the respective internal voids vertically align, thereby forming adjacent columnar voids within the wall. The columnar voids are then filled with an adsorbent material that will cling to the petroleum product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Ameret, LLC
    Inventor: Charles T Chick
  • Patent number: 7676948
    Abstract: The disclosure depicts a children's tape dispenser and method that incorporates it into practice. The apparatus has a housing in the form of a toy, and has a tape coil positioned within the housing. Tape having a gentle and nonpermanent adhesive is dispensed underneath the apparatus as it is moved across a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Tammie Miles
  • Patent number: 7644924
    Abstract: This application discloses a three dimensional puzzle bearing the shape of a cube. The application also discloses a method of integrating spatial logic using a three dimensional puzzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Jay Horowitz
  • Patent number: 7614331
    Abstract: The invention is an organizer for dispensing rolled goods. The organizer has first and second carousels positioned adjacent opposing ends of an axle. Additionally, each of the first and second carousels comprises a plurality of connector hubs, each adapted to receive a hollow end of a respective roll of rolled goods. A preferred embodiment of the organizer has a lock that selectively restricts rotation of the carousels relative end panels that receive the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Lloyd G Schaefer
  • Patent number: 7564009
    Abstract: The disclosure depicts a spot-warming device, and a method of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: EZ Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Wilbur Caldwell
  • Patent number: 7503577
    Abstract: The invention is a tow bar adapter which is attached to the existing fittings of the commonly used tow bar used to tow a vehicle behind a motor coach and selectively elevate the front end of the towed vehicle. The invention is a also a method for providing a tow bar adapter attached to the existing fittings of a standard tow bar used to tow a vehicle behind a motor coach and selectively elevate the front end of the towed vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Michael J McEvoy
  • Patent number: 7285056
    Abstract: The disclosure sets forth an apparatus and method that is best used to train a player to swing a golf club. Specifically, the invention focuses upon how to train a golfer to assume a correct stance and posture from the point of addressing the ball through the swing and follow-through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Inventor: Ricky L Whitt
  • Patent number: 7191536
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a fish measuring device and method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: KB Innovations, LC
    Inventor: Ken D Bailey
  • Patent number: 7107717
    Abstract: The invention is a soft-bodied fishing lure, and a method of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Steven J Pelegrin
  • Patent number: 6981608
    Abstract: A beverage can with a bottom end, a top end, and a side wall extending therebetween. A first weakening score is formed in the top end, and a second weakening score is formed near the bottom end of the can. The beverage can has a first tab selectively displaceable between an initial position wherein the first tab is generally parallel to the can a displaced position wherein the first end pierces the can by causing the first weakening score to fail, thereby forming a first opening. A second tab with features similar to the first tab is positioned near the second weakening score. Specifically, the second tab is selectively displaceable between an initial position wherein the second tab is generally parallel to the can, and a displaced position wherein the first end pierces the can by causing the second weakening score to fail, thereby forming a second opening. Beverage may exit the can from either the first or second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventor: C. Brady Battmer
  • Patent number: 6908360
    Abstract: The invention is a projectile plaything, namely a boomerang-like toy that, if properly thrown, will fly in an arcuate path and return to the area of its release. The plaything will be formed to imitate the shape of the United States Air Force B2 Bomber, aka the Stealth Bomber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventor: Steven L. Christensen
  • Patent number: 6883529
    Abstract: A walker and tray combination, together with a method of providing the same, is shown and described. The combination includes a first pair of spaced-apart legs connected to one another by a first upper connecting bar extending between respective points adjacent an upper end of each of the first pair of legs. The combination also includes a second pair of spaced-apart legs connected to one another by a second upper connecting bar extending between respective points adjacent an upper end of each of the second pair of legs. At least one strut connects the first pair of legs to the second pair of legs, and a connector is configured to selectively retain the tray in one of a primary position or a secondary position. The method includes the steps of configuring the tray to be selectively connectable to the walker in one of a primary position or a secondary position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Naomi Kvaternik
  • Patent number: D517614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: SLiC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven L. Christensen
  • Patent number: D487952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Joyce M. Wyatt