Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Frank A. Lukasik
  • Fifth wheel rollback trailer
    Patent number: 6045316
    Abstract: The invention is a fifth wheel rollback trailer consisting of three basic parts, a fifth wheel pull frame, a tilt frame, and a slide frame. The tilt frame is mounted on the pull frame above the axle and is tilted by a hydraulic cylinder. The slide frame is moved by a hydraulic cylinder fastened to the tilt frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventor: Arthur Donald Dole
  • Hy-torque fishing reel handle
    Patent number: 6036130
    Abstract: A combination of a fishing reel and a one-way clutch handle comprising a ring with an inner periphery clutch surface, a mounting hole and a plurality of threaded mounting holes, a circular shaped clutch element having a rectangular shaped center hole, a plurality of cam surfaces and a plurality of flat surfaces forming a space wherein a spring and a roller are placed. A handle arm is fastened to the ring to form the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Karsten E. Tietjen
  • Anti-bacterial infant seat
    Patent number: 6036264
    Abstract: A sanitary liner for a shopping cart infant seat consisting of a seat area shaped to fit within the shopping cart infant seat area, a flexible rim stitched to the top of the seat area and encircling the seat area, a narrow, flat, steel wire stitched to the bottom side of the rim and located between the outer edge and the seat area and encircling the seat area, a strap with a loop, chain, and hook stitched to the bottom of the seat area for fastening to the shopping cart, and a plurality of straps stitched to the flexible rim bottom side for securing the liner within the shopping cart infant seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Teresa Nan Lucree
  • Dual head spray applicator
    Patent number: 6036113
    Abstract: The invention consists of a dual spray head for dispensing a liquid from a container in a vertical position or in an inverted position. A first spray having a long tubular conduit reaching from the spray to a point near the bottom of the container for spraying in a vertical position and a second spray having a short tubular conduit reaching from the spray to a point near the top of the container for dispensing a liquid in an inverted position. The dual spray head may be used in either a pressurized container or a regular container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Vincent J. D'Angelo
  • Sprinkler water conservation device
    Patent number: 6019290
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a system for controlling lawn and garden watering by using electronic sensors to detect the moisture in a lawn. A probe determines the soil water content and powers a signalling device which operates switches for either signalling the need for more water or to stop watering to prevent over-watering. The status of the moisture in the soil is indicated by raising a flag or lighting a strobe light for a visual signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventor: Frank S. Grott
  • Apparatus for aligning hitches of towing and towed vehicles
    Patent number: 5979927
    Abstract: An apparatus for aligning hitches of towing vehicles and towed vehicles consisting of a base box detachably fastened to a trailer tongue. A scissors lift consisting of a series of levers is pivotally connected in the base box and a top box is pivotally mounted on the upper portion of the scissors lift. When the top box is lifted, the top box, having a mirror fastened to the underside, is set at a 45.degree. angle to focus the relative positions of the hitch ball and the hitch cup in the rear view mirror of the towing vehicle for alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Dennis R. Hale
  • Ant free dog bowl
    Patent number: 5979360
    Abstract: An ant free pet food bowl comprising an outer wall forming the outer periphery of a first depression for holding water and an inner wall forming the outer periphery of a second depression for holding pet food, the space between the outer and inner walls forming the depressions. The outer wall has a wide base to prevent tipping by the pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Danial Tharp
  • Portable self contained fish attractant applicator
    Patent number: 5970644
    Abstract: A portable self-contained fish attractant applicator for dispersing fish attractant to a fishing lure consisting of a container having a removable cover, a pump housing containing a pump mounted on a back side, a mounting plate mounted on the removable cover and extending over the container, a lure guide hinged to the end of the mounting plate, and a rotary switch mounted on the mounting plate with an arm extending over the lure guide and activated by the lure guide when pulled upwardly by a lure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventor: Thomas R. Breeze
  • Deadlock bolt security lock
    Patent number: 5950465
    Abstract: A deadlock bolt or key bolt securing assembly adapted to be fastened to a door or panel by an adhesive is provided. The assembly includes a base supporting member and a locking means having a locking arm for positioning the locking means over an operating key or handle to prevent the key or handle from being turned from the outside. When a lock is in the open position, the locking arm may be laid back against the supporting door or panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Inventors: Theodore J. Schultz, Charles Boche
  • Cable installation guide
    Patent number: 5941507
    Abstract: A device and method for pulling large conductive cables and similar objects around deflections or angular structures is provided. A dolly connected to a cable hoist includes a pulley with a groove that accommodates the cable. A heavy rope or hawser connected to the cable and a small leader rope connected to the hawser enable the cable to be drawn into the groove in the pulley. A retainer in the dolly prevents the ropes from being displaced from the pulley while the dolly is lifted into position, whereby the cable may be installed without the roses being jammed or jumping out of the pulley groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventor: Douglas Monroe Page
  • Ready roots
    Patent number: 5927006
    Abstract: The invention relates to a potting media and an aquatic grow system using soil-less potting media. The soil-less media consists of ground, double cell, walled reticulated foam, from the polyurethane family, polyester class. The foam is ground and placed in a one quart poly grow-bag having a series of small holes punched around the periphery, slightly above the bottom of the bag. An aquatic plant is then placed in the bag of ground foam mixture media and filled with water until the foam is fully soaked and will not float. The filled bag is then placed in the intended water environment to grow. Prior to shipping, the grow-bag is gently squeezed to reduce weight by 99% to reduce the weight for shipping. The media remains moist during shipping to keep roots and plant healthy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: Stephen C. Elliott
  • System and method for producing a three dimensional relief
    Patent number: 5926388
    Abstract: A method and system for producing a three-dimensional image of a person's head and the relief produced by the process. The method may be used for producing a three dimensional charm or pendant of a person's face, a three dimensional model of a person's head, a precision formed mold for casting, glass blowing, plastic injection, blow molding, extrusion, thermo forming, manufacturing liquid containers and machine molds for die stamping. A 3-D scanner moving linearly, employs an advanced optical range-finding technique in which a safe, low powered laser projects a vertical plane of light onto a stationary subject to be digitized. The digitized measurements are converted to provide the appropriate milling program. The digitizer then transfers the measurements onto a database on a graphic work station for immediate viewing and editing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas C. Kimbrough, Deborah A. Kimbrough
  • Rear view mirror for divers
    Patent number: 5914769
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a rear view mirror which is attachable to most diving masks in production. A mirror retaining device is clipped by an attachment to the mask and a convex mirror is positioned in an operational position within the line of vision of the diver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Inventor: Andy Varrichione
  • Clipboard with hole punch
    Patent number: 5906448
    Abstract: A combination of a paper holder and a paper punch consisting of a base, a paper clip, and a paper punch built into the paper clip. A "U" shaped steel spring is inserted into depressions in the base and held in place with projections formed in the base and a depression formed in the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Inventor: Boman K. Najmi
  • Cap with sound generating novelty attachment
    Patent number: 5903927
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a combination of a baseball cap, a sound generator and a three dimensional image of an object having a distinctive sound. A lower case is fastened to the baseball hat with snap fasteners and an upper case is formed in the shape of the image being recorded and played by the sound generator. The application discusses examples of attachments to the cap consisting of an auto scoop, a three barrel carburetor, a boat and a helicopter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventors: Charles Herbert Wolfe, Susan Gale Wolfe, Michael David Cooke
  • Convertible hardshell golfbag
    Patent number: 5868247
    Abstract: The invention is a hard-shell convertible golf bag generally made of plastic and comprises a built-in extend and retract feature. The general structure is made of three major parts, a hard-shell front, a hard-shell back and a hard-shell headcover. The wheels may be retracted for shipping on an airliner, or carrying the bag on a golf cart, or extended to pull when walking on a golf course. A second handle is provided for pulling the folded golf bag on a smooth surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Gunter Schrader
  • Air purifier using plant root interaction
    Patent number: 5853460
    Abstract: The invention is an air filtration and purification system, utilizing the filtering ability of the various elements in a potting medium for plants, water films and free water surface in contact with the roots of these plants, and the power of live plants to assimilate various odors, pollutants and in combination with commercially available air filter materials, such as activated charcoal, and other specialized granular air filter materials, to meet many air filtration requirements. The system consists of a unique flower pot, with a potting medium cavity for specially formulated potting medium which permits the free flow of ambient air upon application of a partial vacuum, and sustains the normal growth of the plant in the flower pot, and a built-in filter chamber, which is adaptable to any commercially available granular air filter material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Inventor: Isabelo S. Alcordo
  • Combined tie holder and protector
    Patent number: D408632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventor: Boman K. Najmi
  • Scooter
    Patent number: D417472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: Edward Caban
  • Heart shaped hoe
    Patent number: D418380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Inventor: R. William Chrysler