Patents Represented by Law Firm Dunlap & Codding
  • Rotary covering and fastening system
    Patent number: 5481850
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a cover about an article and for fastening the cover to the article, and optionally for placing a label on the covered article. The article may be an article such as a potted plant and the cover may be a decorative cover. The apparatus comprises a rotatable platform having at least one opening sized to receive the article. At least portions of a sheet of material are supported in a position generally over the opening. A cover forming assembly having contacting portions for contacting the sheet of material is disposed in the opening in the support surface. The apparatus also comprises a tying device for automatically applying a band or fastener about a portion of the outer surface of the covered article for fastening the cover about the article when the platform is rotated into a fastening position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz, James G. Carmody, M. James Leider
  • Decorative material having a colored sticky element disposed thereon forming at least a portion of a decoration
    Patent number: 5482752
    Abstract: A decorative material comprising a sheet of material having a colored sticky element disposed upon a portion of a surface of the sheet of material, the colored sticky element comprising at least a portion of a decoration on the sheet of material. The sheet of material is disposed on a surface or wrapped about an item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of wrapping a food item
    Patent number: 5479761
    Abstract: A wrapping material for wrapping hamburgers or other food items is provided, the wrapping material having a bonding material disposed on either an upper surface or a lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Covering for flower pot and floral grouping
    Patent number: 5479758
    Abstract: A cover for use with a flower pot having a floral grouping disposed therein. The cover includes a sheet of material having a sheet extension connected to an outer peripheral surface thereof. The sheet of material is formed into a pot cover for covering the flower pot and the sheet extension extends over the floral grouping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Riding mower
    Patent number: 5475971
    Abstract: A riding rotary mower is provided having a first chassis, a first chassis wheel assembly, a second chassis, a second chassis wheel assembly and a deck defining a blade housing containing a plurality of cutting blades. The second chassis is movably connected to the first chassis such that, upon actuation of a hydraulic assembly, the second chassis and the deck are movable relative to the first chassis between an operating position wherein the second chassis, the deck and the cutting blade are positioned for cutting grass, and an inspection position wherein the second chassis, the deck and the cutting blade extend in an upwardly direction at an angle to the first chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: T & M Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Good, James W. Rockhold, Keith E. Storm, James G. Godfrey
  • Wrapping material for providing a decorative covering
    Patent number: 5473856
    Abstract: A wrapping material for providing a decorative covering for an item wherein the wrapping material has a width and at least a first end. The first end of the wrapping material is positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the item to be wrapped and the wrapping material is wrapped about the outer peripheral surface of the item while moving the wrapping material generally over the outer peripheral surface of the item until the wrapping material covers at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Stabilizers adapted to be connected to a bow
    Patent number: 5471969
    Abstract: A weight collar for use with a stabilizer adapted to be connected to a bow. The weight collar is removably connected to a stabilizer outer peripheral surface of the stabilizer. The weight collar includes a pad constructed of a compressible material whereby the weight collar is movable in upwardly and downwardly directions perpendicular to an axial center line of the weight collar and movable in angular directions relative to the axial center line of the weight collar while remaining attached to the weight collar. A stabilizer for use with a bow having a stabilizer tube with an opening extending therethrough forming a stabilizer chamber, the stabilizer chamber defining a stabilizer in a peripheral surface. A resonator suppressor ring is disposed in the stabilizer chamber between the first and the second ends of the stabilizer tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Inventor: Norman J. McDonald, Jr.
  • Method for applying a band about a sheet of material and a pot
    Patent number: 5471816
    Abstract: A band applicator for applying a band about a sheet of material disposed about a pot to provide a decorative cover for the pot. The band applicator includes a pot frame having a pot opening and a band holder configured to releasably hold a plurality of bands. The sheet of material is extended about the outer peripheral surface of the pot, and the pot with the sheet of material disposed thereabout is disposed in a pot receiving space in the pot frame. The pot frame holds the sheet of material positioned about the pot. A band is removed from the band holder and disposed about the sheet of material and pot for cooperating to hold the sheet of material positioned about the pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D365042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D365302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D365303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Flat panel flower pot cover
    Patent number: D365304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D365305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D365306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D365307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D365539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D365540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Terracotta pot insert
    Patent number: D365541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Hirsch, Regina S. Hirsch
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D366009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D366228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter