Patents Represented by Law Firm Dunlap & Codding
  • Method of wrapping utilizing a self adhering wrapping material
    Patent number: 5007229
    Abstract: A wrapping material comprising a sheet of material such as paper, cellophane, foil, or man-made organic polymer film and a cling material such as polyethylene secured to a portion of the sheet of material. The cling material connects to the sheet of material and/or itself as the wrapping material is wrapped about an item thereby securing the sheet of material about the item. A method of wrapping an item such as a floral arrangement, Easter basket or a gift container by wrapping the item with the wrapping material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter, Franklin J. Craig, Wilma M. Donnelly, Jack W. Redditt
  • Spin-on oil filter adaptor for four cylinder continental aircraft engines
    Patent number: 5006237
    Abstract: An adaptor for mounting a conventional spin-on oil filter to Continental four cylinder aircraft engines is disclosed herein. The adapter includes a base which is connected to an offset flange via a post. The base of the adapter is mounted to the oil cooler pad of the engine crankcase. Inlet and outlet passages in the base are aligned with oil inlet and outlet openings in the oil cooler pad and extend through the base and post to the offset flange. The filter is mounted to the offset flange and placed in flow communication with the oil passages via an annular groove and a hollow stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Inventor: Floyd B. Jones
  • Garden tool for removing plants having roots
    Patent number: 5005888
    Abstract: A garden tool for extracting a plant having roots in the earth. The garden tool basically comprises a housing and a prong assembly connected to the housing. The prong assembly includes a prong holder and at least three prongs with each prong being connected to the prong holder disposed generally near the outer peripheral surface of the prong holder. About one-fourth of a prong length of each of the prongs is disposed in the prong holder whereby the prong holder cooperates with the portions of the prongs disposed in the prong holder to provide sufficient strength for substantially reducing the tendency of the prongs to bend when disposed in the earth and rotated. The garden tool also includes a handle assembly which is connected to the upper end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Speedy Weedy, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Parks, Thomas A. Parks, Raymond Green
  • System for reclaiming and relaying pavement in place
    Patent number: 5000615
    Abstract: A system for removing and relaying asphaltic concrete pavement using a planer pulling a laydown machine and pushing equipment for (a) screening the cuttings produced by the planer, and (b) mixing the screened cutting, with a suitable binder, wherein the mix is conveyed back to the laydown machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: CMI Corporation
    Inventor: Stuart W. Murray
  • Swing check valve with secured cage
    Patent number: 5000223
    Abstract: A swing check valve wherein the valve seat, cage and disc are in the form of a cartridge having an overall length substantially equal to the length of the valve body. The valve is for use between flanges where the flanges do not provide support to prevent movement of the cartridge upstream or downstream. The cartridge is held in place by cooperating shoulders and screws engaging the cartridge and the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Inventor: John P. Scaramucci
  • Method and apparatus for disposing of water at gas wells
    Patent number: 4995460
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for disposing of water at gas wells. Water from the gas-water separator is circulated through an evaporator kept partially filled with water. Hot exhaust from the gas compressor is circulated through the evaporator in heat exchange relation with the water under conditions which permit the water to vaporize. The steam is vented to the environment. Venting of the steam from the evaporator is facilitated by feeding a stream of hot exhaust from the muffler into the evaporator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Inventor: Ronald L. Strahan
  • Center bar inserter
    Patent number: 4995758
    Abstract: A center bar inserter having a frame for supporting a plurality of forks for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis is provided. Insertion of a center bar is preformed by simultaneously extending the forks into the concrete slab while the forks pivot about a horizontal axis. A pair of vibrating sleds are secured to the float pan reward of the center bar inserter for repairing the surface of the concrete slab disturbed by the insertion of the center bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: CMI Corporations
    Inventor: Don W. Smith
  • Method and device for stabilizing the path of a drilling tool
    Patent number: 4995466
    Abstract: An apparatus, and method of using the apparatus, for use in a drill string inserted into a borehole to stabilize the path of travel of a drilling tool. The apparatus is attached to the lower end of a drill string, and comprises a tubular section having a passageway therethrough communicating with the drill string passageway and a sleeve telescoped over the tubular section having at least two camming surfaces on the outer periphery thereof, the camming surfaces being substantially on opposite sides of the sleeve and spaced longitudinally along the sleeve. The rotation of the sleeve on the tubular section is selectively controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Inventor: Roy W. Snow, Jr.
  • Tool for repairing a break in glass
    Patent number: D314893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Inventor: William A. Jones
  • Combined book and container therefor
    Patent number: D315818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Inventor: Marjorie J. Walters
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D315878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Erwin H. Weder, Wanda M. Weder, Franklin J. Craig, Wilma M. Donnelly, Phyllis J. Bolk, John W. Bergstrand, Robert C. Abrams
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D315879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Erwin H. Weder, Wanda M. Weder, Franklin J. Craig, Wilma M. Donnelly, Phyllis J. Bolk, John W. Bergstrand, Robert C. Abrams
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D315880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Erwin H. Weder, Wanda M. Weder, Franklin J. Craig, Wilma M. Donnelly, Phyllis J. Bolk, John W. Bergstrand, Robert C. Abrams
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D315881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D315882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D315883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Physical exerciser
    Patent number: D315937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Inventors: Jack D. Huggins, John Pannell
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D316060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Erwin H. Weder, Wanda M. Weder, Franklin J. Craig, Wilma M. Donnelly, Phyllis J. Bolk, John W. Bergstrand, Robert C. Abrams
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D316061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D316062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Wanda M. Weder, Janet M. Weder