Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Donald L. Rhoads
  • Smoking articles using novel paper wrapper
    Patent number: 5168884
    Abstract: The calcium carbonate filler level or the basis weight of a paper wrapper for a smoking article is varied to enable the designing of smoking articles with specific characteristics including a specific puff count, tar delivery and carbon monoxide delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Sheryl D. Baldwin, Edward B. Sanders, James L. Myracle, Barbro L. Goodman, Cynthia W. Arterbery, Willard A. Geiszler, Barton Floyd, Warren E. Claflin
  • Plumb and horizontal locating device
    Patent number: 5163229
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for accurately and precisely locating specific points on ceilings or, alternatively, on the the same horizontal plane. A light emitting means, a pendulum, a support, and two cylindrical rods act in concert to provide a light beam that is always plumb or always horizontally level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Inventor: Giovanni F. Cantone
  • Curtain rod and ring cover
    Patent number: 5154218
    Abstract: A fabric cover is described for curtain rods and curtain rings. The fabric cover provides a valance or top treatment for a curtain and a pleasing effect to a room while suspending the curtain. Another embodiment provides a one piece curtain and curtain rod and ring cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: SRCO Incorporated
    Inventor: Charles J. Subecz
  • Shower curtain ensemble
    Patent number: 5101877
    Abstract: A shower curtain ensemble is provided with a curtain member that has a plurality of apertures along the top thereof for engagement by a plurality of plastic hooks that have been covered with a tubular fabric that matches the curtain member and creates the pleasing effect of being completely fabric in appearance. Also, a process for covering the hooks with fabric by initially creating a tube of fabric and slipping it over the hooks is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: SRCO Incorporated
    Inventors: Charles J. Subecz, Frederick W. Regnery