Patents Represented by Attorney David W. Pettis, Jr., P.A.
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Patent number: 7374786Abstract: A composition for treating Xanthomonas spp. infections in agriculture crops wherein the treatment composition is an admixture of T. harzianum, Y. schidigera root extract, Y. schidigera leaf extract, and X. spp. extract. The composition is also efficacious as a pre-infection agent for enhancing the resistance of agriculture crops to such infections. The composition is preferably applied by spraying.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Biosys CorporationInventor: Robert M Hysmith
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Patent number: 7325788Abstract: A cable system for erecting a barricade such as, for example, a security fence, on a support surface such as, for example, the perimeter of an area to be protected. The cable system is uniquely characterized by the structure of the hollow support posts, or bollards, and their fittings for the attachment of lengths of cable thereto to provide a barricade having high strength. Lengths of cable not only extend between adjacent posts, but each end of each cable length passes through the hollow void of each post for attachment thereto below the support surface. Each of the posts used in the system is preferably set in concrete, and the hollow void of each individual post is also filled with concrete. Also disclosed is a preferred structure for an individual post.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Mimi Management Services LPInventors: Thomas J. Stanek, John J. Kelley
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Patent number: 7270655Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing autologous medical treatment to a patient. The apparatus is characterized by its provision of a harvest catheter operatively connected to a pump and a delivery catheter operatively connected to the pump downstream from the harvest catheter, whereby material from the patient's donor site may be delivered to the patient's treatment site. The method is characterized by surgically implanting at least a first end of the harvest catheter and at least a second end of the delivery catheter within the patient's body. The entire apparatus may be implanted within the patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Inventor: George J. Haidukewych
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Patent number: 6868649Abstract: A zipper applicator operatively attachable to and usable with a horizontal form, fill, seal and separate packaging machine of the type used to make reclosable containers from a folded web of flexible material such as, for example, plastic film. The applicator is vertically adjustable with respect to the horizontal movement of web and zipper through the machine and includes a zipper eyelet for guiding the zipper into the applicator, a web guide that engages the fold of the web material, and an applicator guide for positioning the zipper with respect to the folded web so that the zipper can be attached thereto by the application of heat and pressure from a sealer mounted on the packaging machine. The vertical adjustability permits the applicator to be used for making bags of different sizes depending upon the width of the web material being run.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Bodolay Packaging, a division of B&MInventor: Mostafa Farid
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Patent number: 6823593Abstract: An improved serrated cutting blade is characterized by the shape and positioning of the sharpened teeth of the cutting edge. In preferred embodiments the blade may be used in combination with a handle or holder such as that typically referred to as a utility knife or box cutter.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Inventor: Michael Dunn-Rankin
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Patent number: 6755109Abstract: A cable stripper of the type typically used by an operator to remove the outer insulation layer from a coaxial cable having a ridged outer conductor such as that typically used in the telecommunications industry. The cable stripper includes unique stop devices that actually engage the stripped outer conductor so as to prevent removal of more than a predetermined length of the outer insulation and so as to present the distal end of the stripped cable for trimming so that the cable is properly prepared for use and installation.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Techmold CompanyInventor: Alan S. Russell
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Patent number: 6701966Abstract: An improved apparatus for repairing a pipeline by the insertion of a resin-impregnated tubular liner is disclosed wherein the improvement resides in an end cap that is adhesively attached to one end of the liner, the end cap having a pull tab formed thereon and a rope attached thereto. Once the liner has been inverted into the pipeline being repaired and the resin-impregnated tubular liner has been disposed into intimate contact with the interior surface of the pipeline and allowed to cure, the end cap is easily stripped from the liner by pulling on the rope.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Infrastructure Repair Systems, Inc.Inventor: William G. Higman
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Patent number: 6659754Abstract: In an injection molding device used to inject a thermoset casting resin into a mold wherein the device includes a source of resin, a mold for receiving and curing the resin, a delivery vessel for injecting the resin into the mold, and a conduit in fluid communication between the mold and the delivery vessel, the improvement being a uniquely-configured piston for injecting the resin wherein the moveable end of the piston ram is substantially cone-shaped with the vertex of the ram cone extending toward the distal end of the ram body from which the casting resin is injected through the conduit into the mold. The interior, distal end of the ram body is also substantially cone-shaped, with the vertex of the body cone extending inwardly in opposed relation to the ram cone.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Cold Injection Molding, L.T.D.Inventor: Keith A. Smith
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Patent number: 5765228Abstract: A therapy mitt for a hand and finger for use with a hand therapy device comprising a surface disposed along the back of the hand connecting finger pockets to a wrist cuff of the hand therapy device. The finger pockets are capable of being separated from one another, permitting independent motion of fingers relative to one another. This therapy mitt can thus be used either for all four fingers or for independent therapy of individual fingers.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1994Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: Select Medical Products, Inc.Inventor: Ross Bieling
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Patent number: 5653088Abstract: An improved apparatus and method are described for attaching a finger to a birdie block without affecting the attachment of other fingers to the birdie block. A finger may be attached to a birdie block that includes a lower portion in which a plurality of radially spaced apart notches are formed, with a ring and a spring being disposed around the notches of the lower portion to engage the finger and thereby resiliently attach the finger to the birdie block.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1996Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Inventor: Bobby G. Cline
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Patent number: 5601368Abstract: An improved, tamper-evident container having a reclosable zipper-type fastener useful for providing access to the interior of the container is disclosed. The reclosable fastener is characterized by a pair of mating sealing strips wherein each one of the pair is attached to a common surface of the container. The container is further characterized by the provision of a security seal to provide a tamper-evident closure for the container until it is initially opened.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: Lakeland Micro, IncInventors: William A. Bodolay, Michael J. Bodolay
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Patent number: 5577827Abstract: A flashlight is disclosed having a tube with an extension, a grip wrapped about its exterior, and a light in one end of the tube including a reflector with a bulb inside, and a switch connected to the bulb and to a battery, the tube also containing an alarm being a buzzer and a switch connecting the buzzer to the battery.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1995Date of Patent: November 26, 1996Assignee: ELA Systems, Inc.Inventors: Gordon H. Leffingwell, James D. O'Donnell
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Patent number: 5570650Abstract: A surface effect hull particularly suitable for use with a catamaran vessel. The twin hulls each comprise a V-shaped portion and a recess portion that receives pressurized gas therein. The V-shaped bow portion create dynamic lift and the pressurized air portion creates an air cushion for reduction of drag.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1996Date of Patent: November 5, 1996Inventor: Howard D. Harley
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Patent number: D501280Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Inventor: Joann S. Kole
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Patent number: D501281Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Inventor: Joann S. Kole
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Patent number: D508809Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Inventor: Charles S. Palardis
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Patent number: D509865Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Inventor: Kraig A. Blancher
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Patent number: D515424Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: American Homehealth, Inc.Inventor: Raul L. Lora
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Patent number: D521869Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventor: Raul L. Lora
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Patent number: D543464Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: American Homehealth, Inc.Inventor: Raul L. Lora