Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Deborah A. Peacock
  • Tailgate sign
    Patent number: 5255464
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a removably attachable sign for use on a vehicle tailgate. The sign is generally rectangular and made of a flexible, durable material. The sign can contain apertures or cutaway areas for accommodating various hinges and handles commonly found on vehicle tailgates. The tailgate sign is easily secured to a tailgate by means of straps, clips, belts, snaps, hooks, bars, sheaths, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Inventor: Robert L. Marecek
  • Self-propelled pavement repair apparatus
    Patent number: 5251999
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a self-contained, mobile, pavement repair apparatus. A self-propelled, wheeled vehicle is described, upon which are mounted a material supply hopper, a debris storage, an overhead crane arm, and an articulated conveyor arm. Mounted on the business end of the crane arm are various implements for performing pavement repair, all of which are remotely controlled by a single user in an enclosed cab. Asphalt or concrete patching material is transported by an auger from the tiltable supply hopper to an articulated conveyor arm, which conveyor arm deposits the material upon the repair area. The user remotely controls the overhead crane arm in order to position and actuate, from the cab, the various repair implements. All apparatus functions, materials and safety devices necessary to complete the repair process may be operated by a single user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Inventor: Hilton G. McCracken
  • Method for acrosome reaction assay
    Patent number: 5250417
    Abstract: A method is provided for rapidly determining the ability of sperm to undergo the acrosome reaction, using fluorescence microscopy, light microscopy or color change on a dot blot assay to determine the relative percentage of acrosome reacted sperm. Sperm are capacitated through use of bromelain or other enzymatic substances capable of capacitating sperm, with the total incubation time required to induce capacitation as little as fifteen minutes, yielding sperm that are fully capacitated and show excellent motility, with as many as 80% of normal sperm consistently induced to acrosome react.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Rhomed Incorporated
    Inventors: Frederick A. Feuchter, Buck A. Rhodes
  • Powered motorcycle lift/stand
    Patent number: 5234225
    Abstract: A hydraulically, pneumatically, electrically, or engine operated motorcycle center stand assembly having a ground-contacting lower stand unit rotatable about an axis on an upper stand unit. Parking is accomplished by rotation of said lower stand into said ground-contacting position, followed by downward pivoting of said upper stand unit, thereby raising said rear end of said motorcycle. The stand is raised by reversing the sequence. Ground contacting area, stand width, and stability are increased while simultaneously retaining maximum road clearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Inventor: Winfred E. Yaple
  • Telemetry apparatus and method with digital to analog converter internally integrated within C.P.U.
    Patent number: 5227783
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a microprocessor based telemetry apparatus and method utilizing a commercially available IBM PC-AT or compatible CPU. Three hardware cards fit in existing slots within the computer chassis. Software is provided to accomplish, in combination with the cards, what has essentially required a mainframe computer heretofore. The microcomputer is equipped with novel hardware and software to provide PCM bit synchronizer/decoder, decommutator, time code reader and digital-to-analog converter functions. Data is stored in real time using interleaved buffers, novel software and a hard disk. Data can be archived on digital tape. Data logging can be carried out at sustained rates approaching 2 million bits per second, up to six times faster than with MS-DOS yet files are accessible with MS-DOS. Real-time data scaling and display of up to 128 separate parameters are accomplished.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: The Regents of New Mexico State University
    Inventors: Harold L. Shaw, Randall B. Smith, Larry E. Cunningham, Barry E. Rishel, John P. Gioannini, Warren B. Harkey
  • Subsurface contaminant remediation, biodegradation and extraction methods and apparatuses
    Patent number: 5221159
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for removing contaminants from soil and an associated subsurface groundwater aquifer. An injection well(s) is drilled through the vadose zone to a depth below the water table defining the upper boundary of the aquifer. An extraction well is established to a depth above the water table. Oxygenated gas is injected under pressure through the injection well while a vacuum is applied to the extraction well. Contaminants are removed from the groundwater aquifer and from the vadose zone by a combination of physical, chemical, and biochemical processes. Additional biochemical cleansing may occur at ground level prior to venting of extracted, contaminated air. Relatively pure liquid contaminant may be extracted simultaneously with cleansing of the soil above the aquifer. Microbes natural to the contaminated site are extracted, analyzed, fermented, and reintroduced to enhance biodegradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Assignee: Environmental Improvement Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery F. Billings, Gale K. Billings
  • Apparatuses and methods for hanging frames
    Patent number: 5209449
    Abstract: The invention concerns apparatuses and methods for hanging frames upon mounting surfaces. The apparatus of the invention, upon which a frame is hung, is securely attached to a mounting surface, such as a wall. The apparatus comprises a generally planar body with protruding supporting rail, alignment notches, spirit level, bracket recess, and mounting holes. The apparatus is particularly well suited for use with metal frames with universal assembly channels. The supporting rail of the apparatus is designed to be inserted within universal assembly channels in metal frames, thus securely yet slidably and removably attaching the apparatus to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Inventor: Hoyt E. Hart
  • Combination heated scraper and steamer
    Patent number: 5208895
    Abstract: A hand-held heated scraper with steaming capabilities for use in removing paint, wallpaper, and adhesively glued down materials (such as linoleum or tile). The apparatus includes a housing accommodating a heating unit and steam generator, an electric water pump, and two alternative base units for attaching a scraper blade, communicating steam to a work surface, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hoover, Jr., Chellie S. Hoover
  • Method and apparatus for logic controlled microphone equalization
    Patent number: 5206913
    Abstract: A sound system microphone equalization apparatus and method comprising a plurality of filters programmable by a microprocessor. User interfaces permit adjustment for each microphone channel of the parameters of the three notch filters, and four tone control filters in the filter network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: Lectrosonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Travis M. Sims
  • Three-dimensional computer graphics simulation and computerized numerical optimization for dose delivery and treatment planning
    Patent number: 5205289
    Abstract: An optimized dose delivery system using computer graphics simulation techniques and computerized numerical optimization. A volume, such as a tumor volume, is graphically simulated and meshed with node points. The dose delivery is calculated depending upon input variables, deriving an objective function related to dose efficacy. A numerical optimization algorithm optimizes the input variables based upon such objective function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: Medical Instrumentation and Diagnostics Corporation
    Inventors: Tyrone L. Hardy, Gary W. Glover, Laura D. Brynildson
  • Radially slitted holder, method of use and apparatus facilitating use
    Patent number: 5205530
    Abstract: A radially slitted holder having a central membrane with two access holes one of which is intersected by at least one radial slit. A radially slitted holder may be deployed using the method and facilitating apparatus of the invention, which employ a rod having a channeled portion therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Inventor: Ivan L. Fish
  • Precursors for boron nitride coatings
    Patent number: 5204295
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for forming boron nitride coatings, using polymers derived from tri-substituted borazine and chloroborazine compounds. The polymeric compounds are mixed with ammonia, pyrolized at high temperatures to obtain a high temperature melt, and further converted to boron nitride coatings on various substrates. The polymeric compounds can be stored prior to pyrolysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: University of New Mexico
    Inventors: Robert T. Paine, Jr., Chaitanya K. Narula, Riley O. Schaeffer, David A. Lindquist, Theodore T. Borek, III
  • Sound system with rate controlled, variable attenuation
    Patent number: 5204908
    Abstract: A multichannel sound system comprising a plurality of microphones and loudspeakers. Rate controlled, variable attenuation of the audio signal is provided as a function of loudspeaker and microphone proximity. The use of optical isolators or analog switches with RC delay circuits to control the rate of attenuation eliminates objectionable switching transients. Selective attenuation of loudspeakers in proximity to active microphones eliminates audio feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Lectrosonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Travis M. Sims
  • Cellular landfill process and apparatus
    Patent number: 5201609
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process and apparatus wherein municipal refuse, and many other types of solid waste, are disposed of in a landfill repository that maintains them in a dry state indefinitely. This eliminates most environmental and many cost problems. The principal design feature of this landfill is its cellular internal structure, which has rows of contiguous, rectangular water- and gas-tight cells that are built on top of one another to form a high, multi-layered structure. These cells are simultaneously constructed and filled with solid waste in a series of short, incremental wall berm construction and filling steps on a one-cell-at-a-time basis in the top layer of the landfill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Johnson Research and Development Corp.
    Inventor: Paul H. Johnson
  • Adjustably variable pedal apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5199324
    Abstract: A pedal assembly for bicycles, velocipedes, and the like is disclosed wherein the pedal is adjustably attached to the crank arm at a predetermined angle of inclination to or perpendicular to the crank arm. Rotation of the crank arm varies the angle of inclination of the pedal; the predetermined angle of inclination is the sum of first incremental angle provided by a beveled cam and a second incremental angle provided by an inclined pedal platform.Also disclosed is a quick-release pedal-and-cleat structure in the pedal assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Saisan Partners
    Inventor: Charles J. Sain
  • Woven wire structures
    Patent number: 5197254
    Abstract: A woven wire structural unit comprising multi-wire bundles. The bundles are connected at respective ends, and thereafter rigidly fixed. A variety of configurations may be formed, including but not limited to linear arrays, planar arrays, columnar or cylindrical configurations, spherical and hemispherical configurations, cubic configurations, and other polyhedronal configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Sally Mayer
    Inventor: Bradford L. Smith
  • Can tab opener
    Patent number: D334518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Michael E. Hughes
    Inventors: Michael E. Hughes, Robert W. Hughes
  • Golf ball display rack
    Patent number: D339259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Inventor: Thaddeus F. Kocon
  • Golf ball display rack
    Patent number: D339494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Inventor: Thaddeus F. Kocon
  • Retaining wall block
    Patent number: D340776
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: CSTW, Inc.
    Inventor: Cloyce D. Harrison