Patents Represented by Attorney Donald W. Meeker
  • Patent number: 7527170
    Abstract: A card holding dispenser attaches to vehicle and building exteriors. A casing has an interior compartment for holding cards. An elevated compartment lip engages a lid interior over the lip to seal the cards from wind and water. A snap latch lock maintains the lid closed. A flat back compartment surface attaches to an external surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Derek Slocum
  • Patent number: 7524057
    Abstract: A device and method of making eyewear with distinctive leather style and comfort as well as practicality in custom covered, customer covered, or mass produced eyewear coverings utilizing a zipper, snap, or metal button attaching means or by an insert molding in an injection molding process or compression molding process incorporating a normal structural material as well as a finished leather covering material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: Mazal Agazarova
  • Patent number: 7500766
    Abstract: A tinted glass lens is attached to an existing light baffle and a new frame to form a removable assembly. The assembly is installed in an existing ceiling recessed lighting fixture having a compact fluorescent bulb to cut glare and cover the bulb. The assembly removably attaches with tensioning spring hooks contacting an existing can. The tinted lens has a bottom reflective coating to match ceiling and can be interchanged with lenses of other tints to create desired lighting effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventor: Elaine M Reynolds
  • Patent number: 7490360
    Abstract: A knee pad with locking clips adjustable straps clip onto the pants of the wearer at the sides of the knees, with no uncomfortable strap encircling the leg. Clip lock rings slide over spring clips to lock them, thereby retaining the knee pad attached to the pant leg under all conditions of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: Dexter Meadows
  • Patent number: 7488296
    Abstract: A plastic disposable scissor-action biopsy or grasping tool handle has a standard adapter tube attached to a front arm of the handle. An actuator rod attaches to the handle with the standard biopsy tool driver cable attached to the actuator rod. An actuator rod front tubular portion is slidable within the front handle arm. The actuator rod back portion has an elongated horizontal slot therethrough with a stop pin through the slot attached to a pair of mating stop pin holes within an actuator rod receiving recess in the back arm of the handle. A spring interacts between an actuator rod spring stop and the rear handle arm to regulate bite pressure of the biopsy cutting tool. The back handle arm pushes the driver cable to operate the biopsy cutting tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: James A. Van Andel
  • Patent number: 7461764
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hat accessory for engaging the visor or bill of a baseball cap or other hat with a forward extending visor or bill, the hat accessory comprising an indicia that may bear information, images, messages or the like related to sports teams, advertising, or any communication or expression desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventor: Roger G. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7418987
    Abstract: A plastic card-type coin holder folder device for carrying coins fits in a card-carrying section of a wallet. A rigid card the thickness of the coins has circular cut-outs in which to position the coins. Thin plastic strips across a lower portion of a front of the rigid card hold the coins from the front. A thin plastic backing has holes along the top of the coins for pushing the coins forward to retrieve them from the front. A thin plastic cover attaches to the top of the rigid card and folds down over the front of it and is secured by tucking the cover into one of the coin retaining strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Inventor: Eric W. Duffy
  • Patent number: 7417542
    Abstract: An aircraft security alarm system uses proximity sensors mounted in adjacent pairs to any access area into an aircraft, The proximity sensors are connected electrically to a battery-powered control box with a miniature LED remote indicator light to identify that the system is activated. When any door or cover over an access area is moved, opened, or otherwise accessed, a switch in one of the pair of proximity sensors detects the movement. The proximity sensor sends a signal to the control box, which in turn triggers a high decibel/high pitch siren/horn that sounds indefinitely until the system is disarmed via a wireless remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Stein Bruch
  • Patent number: 7416197
    Abstract: A frame has a foot support and rear wheel support for two rear wheels spaced apart for stability. A front steering column, pivotally attached to the frame, may have a single wheel or spaced apart double wheels for greater stability for a four wheel vehicle. A seat support pedestal extends upwardly from the frame near the back to support a rotatable seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen Mackin, Ernest Newton
  • Patent number: 7413329
    Abstract: Undercarriage lights are positioned under a truck adjacent to parts of the truck requiring regular visual safety inspections to light up the parts. A control module operates the lights in coordination with an ignition switch, a manual switch outside the truck, a timer, a low light sensor, and an indicator light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventor: Joe Martin Salazar
  • Patent number: 7406753
    Abstract: A two-piece clip for tying down a sheet of material has an elongated triple tapered wedge insertable in a mating triple tapered groove. The two components bind the covering material therebetween with a tight friction fit and compress a relatively large area of material, especially plastic material with a built-in reinforcing fiber grid. The clip binds a large number of rows and columns of reinforcing elements of a plastic cover sheet in a tight friction fit therebetween for a secure grip and easy release without damaging the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Inventor: Patrick J. LaScala
  • Patent number: 7396014
    Abstract: Paired playing pieces move on steps along a path of a playing area through sections representing stages in a couple relationship in response to matching couple answers on writing surfaces in response to questions on cards from a beginning step through the stages to a winning step. Two individual pieces of each paired playing piece may be separated with one of the individual pieces placed in the dog house area for a mismatch to a question card bearing a dog house insignia. Timed tasks on get out of the dog house cards when performed successfully enable a player's piece to be removed from the dog house and reconnected with the other couple members playing piece to form the paired playing piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Inventor: Barbara Elaine Jenkins
  • Patent number: 7395775
    Abstract: A series of adjustable padded support clamps attach to pontoon boat rectangular rails to support the structural frame members of a boat cover. Each two-part support clamp comprises a first padded square C-shaped channel bracket member having an aperture in a top arm thereof, and a second post and plate member. The post protrudes up through the aperture in the top arm of the C-shaped channel bracket to receive a coupling of a frame member of the boat cover. A bottom padded plate of the second member is adjustably secured against a top of the boat rail by turning one or more adjusting screws to draw the padded bottom arm up securely against a bottom of the boat rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Inventor: Patrick J. LaScala
  • Patent number: 7364491
    Abstract: A combination sports bra and secure pocket garment has a front mounted three section pocket with a single zipper closure. A cord hole in the pocket and a cord loop on the bra enables a cord to be retained from an electronic device in the closed pocket to a headset on the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Lauren Grace Updyke
  • Patent number: 7343688
    Abstract: An adjustable clamp fixture holds overlapping legs of L-shaped carpenter framing squares in aligned relationships in fixed or sliding relationships. Outer perpendicular legs of the squares align in various ways for a variety of measuring, marking, cutting, and jigging functions. Vertical holes in the fixture allow pivotal connection of the fixture to external surfaces and to another fixture for circular and angular functions. Rigid orthogonal interconnection of two fixtures enables rectangular functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel C. Price
  • Patent number: 7331595
    Abstract: An auxiliary hill climbing bicycle seat is formed from a T-shaped tubular structure attached, preferably by welding, to a bicycle cross bar. A narrow foam padding and a cover over the T-shaped pipe form a narrow auxiliary hill climbing seat positioned in front of the regular seat directly over the pedals in an elevated position higher than the regular seat. A substantial forward portion of the foam is tapered inwardly to allow full clearance for the cyclists thighs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventor: William Ray
  • Patent number: 7331140
    Abstract: A plant support stake has a bottom point for insertion in the ground and a series of vertically spaced holes along the length of the stake spaced at intervals appropriate to securing a plant at different stages in the growth of the plant. A plant support tie, preferably a wire, has one end inserted in a hole at a desired height and a peg inserted in the hole to bind the end of the wire in the hole with an outer portion of the peg protruding from the opening so that the tie encircles the plant and secures to the protruding end of the peg with a tie stop to prevent the tie from slipping off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventor: Paul G. Mason
  • Patent number: 7328872
    Abstract: An integrated controller system for use with existing railroad model accessories and operating cars comprises a miniaturized receiving device having a pulse recovery circuit, a micro-controller decoder circuit, an output driver circuit, and a specialized power distribution circuit. The integrated controller system is adapted for remote programming and control by an existing remote control. Features include remote assignment of programmable voltage and pulse duration, specialized power distribution to sustain brief power interruptions, an integrated antenna for ease of installation, remote programmability for ID and class assignment, Soft Set Technologyâ„¢, field upgradeable firmware, and very small size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventor: Jon F. Zahornacky
  • Patent number: 7316407
    Abstract: A combination rolling transport and fold-up seat has a detachable carry bag of waterproof, reinforced fabric, detachable snap-on wheels, and collapsible frame. The frame has a stabilizing element that allows it to stand upright and support either items on the load-bearing transport side or a person seated in the fold-up seat. A carry bag back mounting sheet forms a tube slipped over the main frame member to support the carry bag and act as a back rest for the seat. Pop-off wheels enable the flat folded up frame members to fit into a minimal storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventor: Richard Elden
  • Patent number: D559165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jackson