Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Dean A. Craine
  • Patent number: 6767379
    Abstract: A computer box filter system for a computer box including a hollow, u-shaped frame assembly that selectively attaches to a computer box. The frame assembly includes a plurality of holes formed on its inside surface which are aligned and registered with holes formed on the sides of the computer box. Disposed inside the frame assembly is replacable air filter. In one embodiment, the system includes a closeable door cover that attaches to the frame assembly and selectively closes over the entire front surface of the computer box. The frame assembly includes an extending lip which properly aligns the lower section of the frame assembly on the computer box so that the edges of the door cover may be pressed against the edges of the frame assembly during use to form a seal around the front surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventor: William H. Jones
  • Patent number: 6758812
    Abstract: An emergency medical treatment system that uses medical information recorded in a user file by a central computer connected to a wide area network. The system is designed to be used with a recording and monitoring health and physical fitness system that automatically sends the parameter information from a sensor worn by a subscriber to a central computer. The wireless communication unit is able to connect to a wireless communication network which, in turn, connects to a wide area network. A central computer is connected to a wide area network that is able to continuously download the physiological parameter information from the wireless communication unit via the wireless communication network. The central computer uses a health information recording software program to create a continuously updated subscriber's medical database containing current and historical medical information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Brook W. Lang
  • Patent number: 6748619
    Abstract: A hand-held, electric-powered cleaning device used to wash elevated or difficult-to-reach surfaces. The device includes a length adjustable elongated pole with a rotating brush assembly attached at its distal end. Attached to the proximal end of the elongated pole is a handle assembly that includes a battery housing and a hand grip assembly with a brush control switch and a hose connector fitting. Disposed inside the elongated pole is a coiled water conduit that connects to a standard hose fitting located in the end of the handle assembly and terminates in the brush assembly to deliver water to the brush assembly. Also disposed inside the handle assembly is a soap delivery system to deliver soap to the water conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Trung Thieu Quach
  • Patent number: 6736586
    Abstract: A multiple block lifting device that includes two support arms pivotally connected at the opposite ends enabling the support arms to move from a closed, parallel configuration to an open, linear configuration. Attached to each arm is at least one block attachment unit that selectively connects to one block. In the preferred embodiment, the movement of the support arms and each block attachment unit is controlled by hydraulic cylinders and a main control valve. When paired blocks are aligned on a pallet, the device is in a closed, parallel configuration, and each block lifting unit engages a block. The device is then lifted and the support arms are aligned in the open, linear configuration. Each arm may include an optional extension arm that enables the device to lift additional blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventors: Loren Harris, David Harris, Brett Harris
  • Patent number: 6733016
    Abstract: A manual golf cart with combination golf club head cleaner and bag holder that allows users to support a golf bag on a manual cart and selectively clean a golf club. The holder includes a golf bag support member attached to the central post member. The support member includes an integrally formed upper support plate and a lower resting plate. The two plates are aligned rearward and are spaced apart on the post member to form a rear extending golf club opening. Attached to the top and bottom surfaces of the bag support plate and the lower cleaning plate, respectively, are two sets of bristles. The bristles have sufficient rigidity and length to clean the top and bottom surfaces of a golf club head inserted into the golf club opening. In the preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the lower resting plate includes optional teeth that grip the soil during use to hold the golf cart in place when a golf club is being cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Hyoung Koo Chung
  • Patent number: 6729857
    Abstract: An energy conversion system using the static head pressure of large bodies of water to compress a gas. A Pascal hydraulic link between a small piston and a large piston multiplies the force of the large piston compressing the gas. Heat transfer is established between the gas compressed by the large piston and a fluid used to drive a turbine. After time, the static head pressure on the small piston is relieved allowing the compressed gas to expand ending a cycle. Electrical energy is produced by a generator driven by the turbine using thermal energy generated by repeated compressions of the gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Fikret Mehmet Zabtcioglu
  • Patent number: 6721095
    Abstract: A combined focus and reticle illumination system for a riflescope which uses a single, dual functioning turn knob mounted on the scope turret for focusing and activating and deactivating the illuminated reticle. During use, the turn knob is rotated to adjust the relative position of a sliding focusing cell assembly located inside the scope body in front of the erector tube. The reticle, attached to the proximal end of the erector tube, includes a side mounted LED. The turn knob has a push-pull movement and a battery located therein that disconnects and connects, respectively, the electric circuit. The sliding focusing cell includes a rigid outer housing that is resistant to bending and a rear sliding lens cell that is biased in a rearward direction to be self-centering during recoil. Wires extend from the turn knob to the LED along the scope sidewalls and are designed to preclude twisting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Jeff Huber
  • Patent number: 6719721
    Abstract: A safety port needle assembly used to connect an IV line to an implanted port needle receiving port. The assembly includes an L-shaped port needle with an integrally attached horizontal leg member, a vertical leg member, an elongated, fixed main body and a pivotally attached needle arm. The horizontal leg member is longitudinally aligned and attached to the needle arm. The vertical leg member extends downward perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the needle arm. A channel is formed in the main body that enables the needle arm to rest longitudinally against the main body. A bore is also formed in the main body so that the vertical leg member may extend downward through the main body. Formed near the distal end of the main body is a pair of laterally extended wings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventors: Elizabeth Okazaki, Richard Okazaki, Paul Okazaki
  • Patent number: 6709126
    Abstract: A nightlight having a base unit with a central cavity designed to house a light sensor and a printed circuit board. Mounted on the front surface of the base unit is a transversely aligned LED tube. The LED tube is disposed between two struts that extend forward from the front surface of the base unit. Attached to the front surface of the base unit and over the LED tube is a fixed half-spherical lens. Disposed over the lens is a rotating, half-spherical outer cap having an approximately quarter-spherical sized opening that allows a portion of the lens to be exposed so that light from the LED tube may be emitted therethrough. Thus, when the outer cap is selectively rotated around the base unit, the quarter-spherical sized opening is rotated therewith, and a dissipated broad beam of light may be selectively aimed in any direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Monte A. Leen
  • Patent number: 6690413
    Abstract: This invention relates to motor vehicles, and, more particularly, to a rear viewing system for tractor-trailer vehicles. An automated, universal trailer rear viewing system that is integrated in its entirety on the head or pulling portion of a pivotally connected articulated vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Michael S. Moore
  • Patent number: 6685337
    Abstract: A combination flashlight/candle lantern with a modified lower base designed to be used with the standard, metallic cover on a candle lantern. The modified lower base has an upper neck designed to selectively attach to the metallic cover. The modified lower base also includes an upward extending cavity and a transversely aligned candle platform designed to receive a tube candle. Formed on the opposite side of the candle platform is a downward extending lower cavity designed to receive a low profile flashlight assembly. The flashlight assembly includes a cylindrical-shaped housing designed to partially extend into the lower base. Located centrally on the housing is a longitudinally extending LED electrically connected to two side-by-side watch batteries. Attached over the lower opening on the housing is a combination lens/switch which, when rotated, controls operation of the LED. The flashlight assembly may also include a bail located on the base member opposite the combination lens/switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Garry W. Klees
  • Patent number: 6681901
    Abstract: An aircraft tire chock comprising a triangular-shaped elongated body designed to fit against the surface of a tire on an aircraft. The body includes three longitudinally aligned support members. Disposed between the three support members is a plurality of triangular-shaped gussets, equally spaced apart and vertically aligned inside the body to support the support members. Aligned longitudinally between the support members are three, elongated replaceable bumpers that extend the full length of the elongated body between adjacent support members. Located over each end of the elongated body is an optional end cap. Formed inside each end cap and the end gussets is a centrally aligned bore. Disposed centrally through the bores in the end caps and the gussets is a short, longitudinally aligned pipe. Disposed inside the pipe is a short section of wire rope that is used as a pull handle to move or transport the chock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventor: Peter Agtuca
  • Patent number: 6679009
    Abstract: A large temporary shelter designed to act as a communication, maintenance, and warehouse facility in all types of climate and terrain. The shelter is engineered for durability, portability, repetitive assembly and disassembly. The shelter includes a plurality of lightweight structural arched frame supports that are easy to assemble and connect to a lightweight, rectangular-shaped base frame temporarily attached to the ground. The shelter also includes a durable outer cover and an inner liner that extends over the outside and inside surfaces of the arched frame supports. The outer cover and inner linings are spaced apart to create duct spaces between the arched frame supports for heating air conditioning. A central attic space is created between the outer cover and the inner linings which creates a large central air space for greater insulation. Formed on one end of the shelter are at least one personnel door and two double-hinged vehicle doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Douglas T. Hotes
  • Patent number: D486600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Robert N. Coe
  • Patent number: D492433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Monte A. Leen
  • Patent number: D492889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Keith E. Craine
  • Patent number: D493535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventor: George M. Whitehead
  • Patent number: D493554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventor: Monte A. Leen
  • Patent number: D493891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: George M. Whitehead
  • Patent number: D494275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventor: George M. Whitehead