Patents Represented by Attorney Donald D. Mon

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  • Dietary fiber, process for preparing it, and augmented dietary fiber from almond hulls
    Patent number: 7005154
    Abstract: Dietary fiber derived from almond hulls (the dried mesocarp of the senescent almond) enhanced by the treatment with yeasts to remove sugars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Israel N. Rabinowitz
  • Non-pyrolytically actuated reduced-shock separation fastener
    Patent number: 7001127
    Abstract: A separable fastener for holding two objects together with the use of a bolt threaded into the fastener. The necessary inherent axial tension in the bolt/fastener system is accommodated by a relief element which relieves at least some of the stored tension before the nut separates, thereby reducing the physical shock on the assembly. The energy needed to separate the nut and bolt is entirely contained within the system so that pyrotechnic devices are unnecessary for the purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Hi-Shear Technology
    Inventor: Andrew Tuszynski
  • Retention and removal of debris and pollutants from surface water runoff
    Patent number: 7001507
    Abstract: A system to restrict and remove debris and pollutants from runoff water received from surrounding areas. A receptacle receives the runoff water, and a grate detains the heavier part of its solids burden. A first screen within the receptacle detains solids of lesser size. Water passed by the first screen encounters a tubular second screen in the receptacle which passes water that was additionally screened by it and sends it to a downstream system. A weir at a sensitive level in the receptacle can by-pass the second screen. The second screen is preferably rotatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Carson Industries LLC
    Inventors: Michael M. Orozco, John K. Pickrell
  • In-field selection and clarification of harvested processor tomatoes
    Patent number: 6983848
    Abstract: A raw stream of freshly harvested processor tomatoes which includes desired crop, substandard crop and detritus is subjected to successive scannings and separations to produce an improved collection of tomatoes of increased value to the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Woolf Enterprises
    Inventor: Mark S. Sherrell
  • Adaptive modification of surface properties to alter the perception of its underlying structure
    Patent number: 6927724
    Abstract: Adaptive modification of surface properties such as color, temperature and reflective properties by adjustably varying the temperature of a surface perceived by an observer, utilizing Peltier devices at the surface for temperature adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Alvin A. Snaper
  • Toilet tank valve
    Patent number: 6910232
    Abstract: A toilet tank flushing system including a ballcock valve for maintaining a storage level of water in the tank, a tank valve to release stored water on demand, and a linkage system which requires a reduced physical effort to initiate flushing. A hollow, open-ended closure for the tank valve enables a large cross-section area of discharge port to be used, and which can pass bowl refill water during the flushing sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: Bruce A. Antunez
  • Carrier for a physically challenged person
    Patent number: 6901612
    Abstract: A foldable carrier to transport a person in a seated posture. The carrier has a bottom panel, two side panels, and a back panel. On the outside of the two side panels are at least one rank of anchors, preferably two, to which handles can be engaged to assist lifting the person in the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventors: William Calfas, Karin A. Calfas
  • Subgrade vault
    Patent number: 6899240
    Abstract: A subgrade vault to provide an enclosed housing for utility connections. The housing is made of a moldable material with a reinforcing skirt at one end and a seat in the other. A lid is received in the seat to close its upper end. A clip is optionally provided for fastening the lid to the housing body that can be clipped on the body and engaged by a fastener carried by the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Carson Industries LLC
    Inventors: Nguyen Thai Dang, Reilly Flynn
  • Subsurface water/air irrigation system with prevention of air lock
    Patent number: 6890126
    Abstract: An underground irrigation system which supplies beneath the surface of the soil under or near the roots of a growing crop, water infused with micro bubbles of gas (usually air). A mixer/injector injects and mixes gas into water to form a mixed stream that flows from a header into a plurality of branches. The mixed stream emits from the branches. An air bleed releases gas from the system which has separated from the mixed stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Inventor: Angelo L. Mazzei
  • Axially actuated drain valve for pools and spas
    Patent number: 6886808
    Abstract: An axially actuated drain valve for pools and spas mountable in a wall thereof. It includes a tubular body and a coaxial plunger. The body opens into the spa or pool at an inner end. The plunger has a passage opening near the outer end of its passage. A cylindrical seal engages with a seal on the plunger for a substantial range of movement to keep the valve closed. Beyond that, the plunger passage is opened for flow from the body passage opening. The plunger may have threads on its outer end to be coupled to a hose fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Magic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: John Sarno
  • Shaft coupler
    Patent number: 6877927
    Abstract: A shaft coupler to connect two coaxial segments of a drive shaft. Each segment includes a tongue, which tongues complement each other to transmit torque and resist axial separation. A bearing surface on each tongue lies within the locking angle of their material so as to resist lateral separation of the segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Weir Floway, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Paulin, Ross T. Gault
  • Curbside drain barrier for detaining solid trash during no or slow water flow
    Patent number: 6869523
    Abstract: A system to exclude trash from curbside drains during periods of no or slow water flow, but opening to permit full entry during heavier flow such as during heavy rains. The system may have a linkage preventing opening by force on its barrier, and to assure that it will remain open should downstream drainage systems become flooded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventor: Antonio Martinez
  • Painter's belt-mounted paint and applicator holder
    Patent number: 6866172
    Abstract: A painter's belt-mounted paint and brush holder especially adapted for stability relative to the painter. It includes an open topped bucket with a rim that drains into the bucket cavity, and a stabilizer integral with the wall of the bucket that rises above the bucket with a substantial area that is drawn against the body of the painter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: George Shackelford
  • Enhanced separation and extraction of gas from a liquid utilizing centrifugal forces
    Patent number: 6866703
    Abstract: Separation and extraction of gas from a liquid, utilizing centrifugal forces. The area of the lateral spacing between an inner circular centrifugal surface and the outer wall of an internal extractor diminishes toward an outlet. The wall of the extractor is pierced by slots whose walls calm the inward flow of gas into the interior of the extractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Angelo L. Mazzei
  • Curbside trap for pollutants and solid trash
    Patent number: 6824677
    Abstract: A trap for a curbside drain opening to exclude solids of excessive size from the drain and trap them for analysis and recovery. The trap has a face which will open at high rates of water flow to avert flooding that might be or caused by plugging the drain opening. A filter is optionally provided to remove selected pollutants from the water stream for recovery and analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: Antonio Martinez
  • Water flow responsive barrier for gutters and storm drains with rotary actuator
    Patent number: 6821053
    Abstract: A barrier to exclude trash and debris from storm drains wich includes a pivoted gate moved by a vane-type rotor. The rotor is actuated to open an entry to the storm drain by flow of water at a rate above and agreeable minimum, and to maintain it closed at no or low flow rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventor: Antonio Martinez
  • Rocking chaise lounge
    Patent number: D503551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Inventor: John W. Caldwell
  • Divot repair tool
    Patent number: D513632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Edward J. Sokolowski
  • Hand held lamp
    Patent number: D515721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Jesse H. Lin
  • Work lamp
    Patent number: D500383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Inventor: Jesse H. Lin