Patents Represented by Attorney Donald R. Fraser

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  • Antinesting preforms for blow molded containers
    Patent number: 5756172
    Abstract: A tubular preform for a blow molded container. The preform has a closed end and an opposite open end, the relative dimensions of the ends being such that the closed end would be receivable in the open end of a similar preform to nest there were it not for the provision of an antinesting feature in the form of at least one radially outwardly extending protrusion on the outer surface of the closed end of the preform to prevent the entry of the closed end into the open end of the adjacent preform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Plastic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank E. Semersky
  • Building wrap dispenser and method of use
    Patent number: 5743484
    Abstract: A device for dispensing building wrap in the form of a continuous sheeting from a supported supply roll wherein the device is capable of metering the rotation of at least one of two rotatingly mounted spindles. Brackets are provided to facilitate the temporary mounting of the device to the vertical surface of a building surface to be covered by the sheeting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: K2, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Baskett
  • Container with vertical stiffening in central panel
    Patent number: 5740934
    Abstract: An improved plastic container of the type suitable for containing carbonated beverages. The container is provided with a central section, an upper section including a typically threaded neck portion, and a lower end or base section typically including radially arrayed concave foot portions to support the container in an upright position. The horizontal cross-section of the central section manifests the configuration thereof to include a plurality of juxtaposed generally flat panels which upon pressurization of the container tend to blend together to form a circular cross-sectional configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Plastic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas E. Brady
  • Lock nut assembly for vehicle axles
    Patent number: 5735655
    Abstract: A lock nut assembly for vehicle axles includes a pair of cooperative annular nut members hang threads formed on the inner peripheral surfaces compliment--and cooperating with the externally threaded shank of axle spindle. The nut members are coupled together threaded fastener means and spaced axially from one another. The threaded fasteners are to be tightened when the nut members are tightened on the threaded axle spindle to form a high stressed clamping force between the threads of the nut members and the threads of the axle spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: The Defiance Stamping Company
    Inventors: Thomas M. Callan, Brian T. Callan, Kevin R. Diven
  • Gel hand cleaner
    Patent number: 5728662
    Abstract: A gel hand cleaner consists essentially of d-limonene, a solvent, C-11 alcohol ethoxylate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, a water-soluble acrylic polymer, sodium hydroxide, mixed isothiazolinones, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, and the balance, water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Dotolo Research Corporation
    Inventor: Jack T. Vlasblom
  • Golf cart
    Patent number: 5727642
    Abstract: A golf cart for persons who are obliged to traverse a golf course in a cart which includes a golf bag carrier mechanism, steering assembly, and an adjustable seat to enable the person to swing a golf club without interference with the aforementioned components. The seat may be rotated in either direction from the traversing axis of the cart to enable the person to face the golf ball to be struck. The steering mechanism and the golf bag carrier are capable of being moved to a position free from the swing pattern of the seated person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventor: Emerson L. Abbott
  • Lower forming roll removal and replacement structure
    Patent number: 5720195
    Abstract: A tube forming machine having a pivotal mounted platform for receiving and holding the bearing block for the spindle of lower forming roll in the breakdown section which may be selectively indexed into supporting relation with the bearing block to eliminate the necessity of physically removing the bearing block from the roll stand assembly during the changeover from one lower forming roll to a forming roll of another size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Abbey Etna Machine Company
    Inventor: Lewis H. Ruple
  • Continuous sugar infusion process
    Patent number: 5718939
    Abstract: A process for infusing sugar into fruits and vegetables comprises the steps of providing a quantity of produce, treating the produce for a period of time sufficient to cause osmotic rupturing of at least a portion of the cells within the produce by contacting the produce with water, then infusing the treated produce by contacting it with a concentrated infusion syrup in a stage-wise manner for a time sufficient to prepare an infused produce having a Brix level from about 40.degree. to about 52.degree..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Graceland Fruit Cooperative, Inc.
    Inventor: Duane C. Nugent
  • Glass fiber containing polymer sheet and process for preparing same
    Patent number: 5716697
    Abstract: A glass fiber containing polymer sheet is prepared by providing a first polymer sheet, applying a layer of glass fibers onto the first polymer sheet, superposing over the layer of glass fibers a second polymer sheet, and laminating together the assemblage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: ESF Acquisition, Corp.
    Inventor: Brian L. Meeker
  • Tufted carpet and process for preparing same
    Patent number: 5714224
    Abstract: A tufted carpet comprises consecutively a primary backing stitched with loops of yarn to form a tufted structure projecting outwardly from the primary backing, a layer of latex, a layer of polyolefin, and a secondary backing comprising a woven polyolefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: K2, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Gerry
  • Method and apparatus for welding tubular members
    Patent number: 5711474
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding two tubular members together in butting relation is described. The method and apparatus include apparatus capable of delivering a purge gas to a zone adjacent the inner surface of the tubular members and effecting relative movement between the tubular members and a welding torch to weld the butting ends of the tubular members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Inventor: Jon C. Hummel
  • System for providing water and liquid food to animals
    Patent number: 5706761
    Abstract: A system for providing water and liquid food to animals includes a container for water or liquid food, a support having an aperture for receiving the container and an elastomeric washer-like attachment having an inner wall and a spaced outer wall, the inner wall in intimate contact with the container and the outer wall having a portion extending outwardly from the container a sufficient distance to overlap the aperture in the support to thereby effectively support the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Gerald J. Mayer
  • Composite construction material
    Patent number: 5700570
    Abstract: A composite construction material comprises consecutive laminae of a kraft linerboard optionally coated with a sealant, a layer of polymer, a plurality of superposed layers of water-resistant paperboard adhered together, a second layer of polymer, and a second layer of kraft linerboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: K2, Inc.
    Inventor: Mohamed A. Fahmy
  • Cleaner impregnated towel
    Patent number: 5698475
    Abstract: A cleaner impregnated towel comprises a flexible, porous substrate, a cleaner comprising a salt of the coconut fatty acid ester of isethionic acid, and optionally an antimicrobial compound comprising 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) phenol and parachlorometaxylenol, impregnated within the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Dotolo Research Corporation
    Inventor: Jack T. Vlasblom
  • Earth boring apparatus
    Patent number: 5695017
    Abstract: An apparatus for boring horizontally extending holes at shallow depths beneath the surface of the earth having a frame detachable connected to the bucket of a backhoe. The frame is rigidly connected to the bucket for movement thereby and includes a coupling and drive unit which is detachably mounted within the frame so that the coupling and drive unit can be reversed to push or pull an auger connected thereto in opposite directions relative to the bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Inventor: Richard W. Gessner
  • Perforated laminate and process for preparing same
    Patent number: 5677032
    Abstract: A perforated laminate comprises consecutive plies of a first layer of kraft paper, a first layer of polyolefin, a layer of polyolefin fabric, a second layer of polyolefin, and a second layer of kraft paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: K2, Inc.
    Inventor: James Anwyll, Jr.
  • Tool treating process
    Patent number: 5667844
    Abstract: A process for treating cutting tools to extend the useful duty cycles of the tools by immersing the tools to be treated in a bath of a solvent in sufficient amounts and at a temperature to remove contamination from the surface of the tools and to coat the tool surfaces with perfluoroethylene. The solvent and perfluoroethylene resin are circulated throughout the immersed tools for a time sufficient to coat the surfaces with polyfluoroethylene resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Macro Specialty Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Morton R. Smith, James L. Maassel
  • Process for preparing glass fiber containing polymer sheet
    Patent number: 5665185
    Abstract: A glass fiber containing polymer sheet is prepared by providing a non-woven carrier web, superposing an adhesion film over the carrier web, applying a layer of glass fibers onto the adhesion film, and laminating together the assemblage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: ESFI Acquisition, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian L. Meeker
  • Rotary upper roll selector
    Patent number: 5647241
    Abstract: A tube forming machine having at least two upper forming roll members in the breakdown section which may be selectively indexed into cooperative working relation with a lower forming roll member to produce different size tubes without the necessity of physically removing the upper forming roll member and replacing the same with another forming roll member of a different configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Abbey Etna Machine Company
    Inventors: Lewis H. Ruple, Susan J. Taber
  • Soap dispenser
    Patent number: D390396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Impact Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip D. Sanborn