Patents Represented by Attorney Florence U. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 4676570
    Abstract: A cordless plug-plate cover has prongs capable of being inserted into a socket of an electrical outlet. The plate is detachably and adjustably attached to the outer surface of the head of the plug by means of, e.g. hook and loop fabric, non-permanent adhesive or magnet/metal combination, so as to at least partially cover the outlet and to permit changing of plates for different visual effects and use with various sizes and shapes of outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Inventor: Anthony J. Pincherri
  • Patent number: 4663039
    Abstract: Oil polluted water or solid adsorbents are treated with microbially produced glycolipids to separate the oil phase. The treatment may be carried out in an apparatus which can be taken to the site and which comprises a mixing vessel supported by an undercarriage and provided with a storage container to supply the glycolipids, filling means, overflow discharge means and outlet means at its base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignees: Wintershall Aktiengesellschaft, Gesellschaft fur Biotechnologische Forschung
    Inventors: Walter Lindorfer, Walther Schulz, Fritz Wagner, Wilhelm Jahn-Held
  • Patent number: 4645939
    Abstract: An automotive device for inhibiting engine ignition in response to operation of an ignition switch in a manner inconsistent with a prescribed routine which varies unpredictably. The device has two operational modes for impairment detection and theft deterrence, the respective modes being enabled by a plurality of switches. A gauge warning light is energized in response to the ignition switch being turned to a first active position. After a variable interval of time the gauge warning light dims. Following the initiation of dimming, the operator must turn the ignition switch to a second active position within a "window of time", whereby the operator's reflexes and concentration are tested. Failure of the operator to turn the ignition switch within the "window of time" results in disablement of the starter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Inventor: Ronald J. Robinson
  • Patent number: 4513580
    Abstract: A de-superheater is positioned between the compressor and the condenser of a refrigeration circuit and a pump circulates heat-transfer fluid past the de-superheater to heat it to a temperature higher than fluid heated by the condenser. The de-superheater is by-passed by a refrigerant line and a valve controls the amount of refrigerant passing through the de-superheater in accordance with the demand for the heated fluid as sensed by a temperature sensor at the heated fluid outlet of the de-superheater. The pressure of the refrigerant entering the condenser is measured to determine the amount of heat being taken therefrom. If this is insufficient to allow condensation of refrigerant to be completed in the condenser, a heat exchanger and a variable speed fan provide additional cooling of the refrigerant to ensure its complete condensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Inventor: Donald C. Cooper
  • Patent number: 4511555
    Abstract: The compositions in the form of pomades, shampoos or conditioners contain a cosmetically acceptable carrier and an effective amount for controlling dandruff of a vegetable oil extract of sage and/or Indian hemp, optionally combined with rosemary. The extract is obtained by heating the herbs either alone or in combination in a vegetable oil for about 3 to 5 hours at about 100.degree. to 190.degree. F. followed by filtering off residual solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Inventor: Valerie F. Faust
  • Patent number: 4490931
    Abstract: Biological material, such as a natural plant, is displayed within a transparent casing containing a preserving liquid which may consist at least partially of isopropyl alcohol. The material is attached either to a float or to a swivel anchor or to both so that, regardless of its weight, it is controllably suspended submerged in the liquid. The material is connected to the float or anchor, preferably by plastic threads substantially invisible in the liquid. The liquid in the casing is caused to move so that the biological material will rotate and afford a noticeable and aesthetic display. Music in conjunction with the rotation of the biological material may also be provided, as well as a light source for illuminating the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1985
    Inventor: Joseph D. Fleemin
  • Patent number: 4479657
    Abstract: The skis are intended to convert a stroller temporarily into a sled. Each ski is at least as long as the distance between the front and rear edges of the wheels on one side of the stroller and comprises a flat runner having at least one, preferably both ends curved upwardly and a clamping means on the upper surface of each runner for detachably holding each wheel in position on the ski by providing tension forces on the wheels in opposing longitudinal and lateral directions. Preferably, stop members are provided to prevent lateral movement of the wheels on the skis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1984
    Inventor: Florence U. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 4457070
    Abstract: The tool comprises a handle attached to a blade having a series of V-shaped, tapered corrugations extending substantially over the length of the blade and traversing the width of the blade. The edge of the blade at the tapered end of the corrugations is sharpened to form a cutting edge which is curved in the plane parallel to the longitudinal direction of the corrugations to conform more or less to the surface curve of the fruit. It is especially useful for crowning melons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1984
    Inventor: Frederick Reeves
  • Patent number: 4441734
    Abstract: A telescopic 4-sided extension fits inside the frame of the shopping cart and is attached thereto with clips or a spring loaded catch for slidable vertical movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1984
    Inventor: Ann R. Schlissel
  • Patent number: 4437993
    Abstract: A method and process for preventing the penetration and/or adhesion of hydrocarbons such as crude oil or mineral oil-hydrocarbons into or respectively on objects. The natural and/or constructed objects are sprayed with an aqueous solution and/or dispersion of glycolipids resulting in a thin layer covering the object. A hydrocarbon composition can contact the sprayed object and the resulting hydrocarbon; containing mass can be removed with a pressurized water jet. Various ways exist for degrading or separating the hydrocarbons from the run-off. Preferably the aqueous solution and/or dispersion is treated with ultrasonics before being applied to the surfaces of the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1984
    Assignees: Wintershall AG, Gesellschaft fur Biotechnologische Forschung mbH
    Inventors: Walter Lindorfer, Fritz Wagner, Walther Schulz
  • Patent number: 4392892
    Abstract: Oils or petroleum hydrocarbons are separated from solid or solid/liquid mixtures thereof with soil, sand or oil processing residues, by treating these oil-containing mixtures with an aqueous solution or dispersion of a crude extract of microbially produced glycolipids and separating the oil-containing phase from the aqueous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Assignees: Wintershall Aktiengesellschaft, Gesellschaft fur Biotechnologische Forschung
    Inventors: Fritz Wagner, Walter Lindorfer, Wilhelm Jahn-Held, Walther Schulz
  • Patent number: 4374735
    Abstract: Oil polluted water or solid adsorbents are treated with microbially produced glycolipids to separate the oil phase. The treatment may be carried out in an apparatus which can be taken to the site and which comprises a mixing vessel supported by an undercarriage and provided with a storage container to supply the glycolipids, filling means, overflow discharge means and outlet means at its base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1983
    Assignees: Wintershall Aktiengesellschaft, Gesellschaft fur Biotechnologische Forschung
    Inventors: Walter Lindorfer, Walther Schulz, Fritz Wagner, Wilhelm Jahn-Held
  • Patent number: 4355175
    Abstract: Polyester scrap such as film (plain or silver-bearing), fabric, yarn or bottles, based primarily on polyethylene terephthalate, is depolymerized at room temperature and atmospheric pressure with a mixture of concentrated sulfuric acid and water to form crude terephthalic acid which is purified by dissolving in alkali solution, filtering to remove impurities, acidifying the filtrate to recover terephthalic acid in high yield with a purity of at least 99%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1982
    Inventor: Stephen F. Pusztaszeri
  • Patent number: 4333070
    Abstract: A method and electro-mechanical device, for use on motor vehicles, which signals the driver to ease up on the gas pedal whenever he is applying excessive pedal pressure which causes fuel waste. The device utilizes a vacuum-operated electric switch that detects any drop in engine intake-manifold-vacuum below a pre-selected level, caused by excess foot-pressure on the gas pedal, and applies voltage to an electric vibrator which is coupled to the gas pedal. On feeling the gas pedal vibrating, the driver reduces his pedal pressure sufficiently to allow engine vacuum to rise above the pre-selected level, thereby causing the vacuum-switch to cut off electric current to the pedal vibrator. This cessation of vibration serves as a feed-back signal to the driver that his pedal pressure, and hence vehicle performance, is restored to an economical level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1982
    Inventor: Robert W. Barnes
  • Patent number: 4330877
    Abstract: The dial face of a battery-operated electric wrist watch is illuminated momentarily by manual pressure on a switch connecting a miniature light bulb, mounted between the crystal (lens) and the dial face, to the battery of the watch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1982
    Inventor: Robert W. Barnes
  • Patent number: 4161870
    Abstract: A method and electro-mechanical device for locking and unlocking mobile cargo-container doors, utilizing a re-settable electronic combination lock arrangement installed within the cargo container, which electro-mechanically retains a special locking pin inserted through a channel in the container door structure, such locking pin being mechanically coupled to the existing latching handle on the door exterior. The locking pin, when retained by the electronic lock mechanism, restricts travel of the container door handle sufficient to prevent opening of the container door. A keyboard array of switches on the exterior of the cargo container, coupled to the electronic lock circuitry on the container interior, must be actuated in pre-selected code sequence to energize the electronic lock mechanism, thus releasing the locking pin and enabling manual movement of the door handle as required to open the container door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1979
    Assignee: Lavelle Aircraft Company
    Inventor: Robert W. Barnes
  • Patent number: 3983928
    Abstract: A timer-controlled thermostat, being set for a lower room temperature, actuates a miniature heating element beneath and in close proximity to an existing thermostat that controls the heating system in a building. The heat radiated from the miniature heating element shuts down the existing building thermostat until the room temperature drops below the temperature at which the timer-controlled thermostat is set, whereupon the miniature heating element is de-energized and the building thermostat senses the lower room temperature and turns the building heating system back on. This cycling continues throughout the timed period. Control of an air conditioning system is accomplished by inserting a controlled relay box between the wall power receptacle and a plug-in type air conditioner power cord, or by incorporating a thermo-electric cooler to produce a cooling effect to control the thermostat used in a central air conditioning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1974
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1976
    Inventor: Robert W. Barnes