Patents Represented by Attorney George A. Bode & Associates Bode
  • Patent number: 5993096
    Abstract: An applicator and receptacle sealer, the applicator for applying a viscous liquid stored in a receptacle and the sealer for sealing the receptacle which is open at the top for removal of the liquid, the applicator and receptacle sealer comprising: a substantially circular member of a flexible, semi-rigid material having a diameter which is selectively adjustable and having a marginal annular edge for sealably engaging the interior wall of a receptacle, the selectively adjustable diameter of the circular member formed by providing annularly in the marginal annular edge scored lines for removing a selected outer portion of the marginal annular edge from the circular member, thereby reducing the diameter of the circular member; and, an elongated handle member mounted to the upper surface of the circular member for imparting vertical movement thereto when the circular member is positioned within the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: John D. Martelli
  • Patent number: 5915904
    Abstract: A binding device for crimping or deforming a U-shaped channel around a plurality of sheets of paper comprises a stationary crimping bar and a rotatable crimping bar rotatable coupled above the stationary crimping bar. The rotatable crimping bar has coupled thereto a first weight member fixedly coupled in the center thereof wherein the first weight serves to provided a centralized force of gravitational pull to urge the rotatable crimping bar toward a crimping position. The stationary crimping bar has coupled thereto a second weight member fixedly coupled in the center thereof wherein the second weight member provides a centralized force of gravitational pull for stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Inventor: John B. Hefty
  • Patent number: 5861116
    Abstract: A thermoplastic liner is extruded in cylindrical form and deformed at a temperature below the crystallization temperature of the polyethylene material forming the liner into a generally W-shaped configuration. The liner in that configuration has three convex lobes and two concave lobes along one side of the liner with a convex portion of the liner wall along the opposite side. The cylindrical liner is initially extruded in cylindrical form and deformed by a series of axially spaced sets of rollers progressively inclined toward a vertical position wherein the final W-shaped configuration of the liner is formed. The liner has a cross-section in any direction less than one-half of the diameter of the liner when expanded into a cylindrical configuration. The deformed liner is coiled about a reel. At an installation site, the liner is pulled from the reel through the pipe and sealed at opposite ends. Steam under pressure expands the W-shaped liner to a cylindrical configuration to line the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Plastic Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Ivan C. Mandich
  • Patent number: 5810053
    Abstract: A thermoplastic liner is extruded in cylindrical form and deformed at a temperature below the crystallization temperature of the polyethylene material forming the liner into a generally W-shaped configuration. The liner in that configuration has three convex lobes and two concave lobes along one side of the liner with a convex portion of the liner wall along the opposite side. The cylindrical liner is initially extruded in cylindrical form and deformed by a series of axially spaced sets of rollers progressively inclined toward a vertical position wherein the final W-shaped configuration of the liner is formed. The liner has a cross-section in any direction less than one-half of the diameter of the liner when expanded into a cylindrical configuration. The deformed liner is coiled about a reel. At an installation site, the liner is pulled from the reel through the pipe and sealed at opposite ends. Steam under pressure expands the W-shaped liner to a cylindrical configuration to line the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Ivan C. Mandich
  • Patent number: 5802964
    Abstract: A fruit juice extraction apparatus for processing citrus fruit in general, without manual contact, comprising a tubular chassis having mounted thereon an extraction box affixed to a gearmotor for actuating an crank and rod assembly which dislocates one concave hemisphere against another concave hemisphere, thereby pressing fruit released by a trigger positioned on an opening in a tray in which one of the concave hemispheres has a central pin and on the other a perforating tube for the extraction of the juice, the solid residues of the fruit being released into a receptacle and the liquid passing through a filter, then falling into a reservoir which has outlet ports therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventor: Carlos Neto Mendes
  • Patent number: 5799359
    Abstract: A windshield washer and wiper assembly for cleaning a windshield of an automobile. The assembly is generally comprised of an elongated housing, a source of windshield washer fluid under pressure, a perforated bladder within the housing, means for washing the windshield mounted through the housing in contact with the bladder, a wiper blade mounted on the housing and means for deflating the bladder. The bladder, upon actuation of the washer fluid source, inflates with washer fluid, urging the washing means against the windshield while simultaneously disengaging the wiper blade from the windshield. The bladder returns to a contracted state by the deflating means upon deactivation of the washer fluid source to return the wiper blade to the windshield surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventors: Daryl Dockery, Denzel Dockery
  • Patent number: 5720219
    Abstract: A fruit juice extraction apparatus for processing citrus fruit in general, without manual contact, comprising a tubular chassis having mounted thereon an extraction box affixed to a gearmotor for actuating a sliding assembly which dislocates one concave hemisphere against another concave hemisphere, thereby pressing fruit released by a trigger positioned on an opening in a tray in which one of the concave hemispheres has a fruit peeler and on the other a perforating tube for the extraction of the juice, the solid residues of the fruit being released into a receptacle and the liquid passing through a filter, then falling into a reservoir which has outlet ports therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Inventor: Carlos Neto Mendes
  • Patent number: 5720218
    Abstract: A fruit juice extraction apparatus for processing citrus fruit in general, without manual contact, comprising a tubular chassis having mounted thereon an extraction box affixed to a gearmotor for actuating an crank and rod assembly which dislocates one concave hemisphere against another concave hemisphere, thereby pressing fruit released by a trigger positioned on an opening in a tray in which one of the concave hemispheres has a central pin and on the other a perforating tube for the extraction of the juice, the solid residues of the fruit being released into a receptacle and the liquid passing through a filter, then falling into a reservoir which has outlet ports therein, each of the concave hemispheres having its concave surface defined by a plurality of spaced-apart radial blades of at least two different lengths and depending from a base mounted to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Inventor: Carlos Neto Mendes
  • Patent number: 5655441
    Abstract: A fruit juice extraction apparatus for processing citrus fruit in general, without manual contact, comprising a tubular chassis having mounted thereon an extraction box affixed to a gearmotor for actuating an crank and rod assembly which dislocates one concave hemisphere against another concave hemisphere, thereby pressing fruit released by a trigger positioned on an opening in a tray in which one of the concave hemispheres has a central pin and on the other a perforating tube for the extraction of the juice, the solid residues of the fruit being released into a receptacle and the liquid passing through a filter, then falling into a reservoir which has outlet ports therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: Carlos Neto Mendes
  • Patent number: 5636957
    Abstract: A method of making a personalized children's storybook using preprinted books and inserting stickers containing personalized data to create a personalized book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Inventor: John B. Hefty
  • Patent number: 5632952
    Abstract: A generally U-shaped lateral liner having a radially outwardly directed flange at its proximal end is drawn through a main pipe into a lateral pipe to be lined. A generally U-shaped main pipe liner is drawn through the main pipe to be lined, with a side wall portion overlying the radial flange of the lateral liner. Steam is supplied to reform the main liner into a generally cylindrical configuration into conformance with the interior walls of the main pipe. A pair of packers are disposed in the lined main pipe on opposite sides of the lateral pipe and a ball-like member with surface grooves is provided between the packers. Upon application of steam to the region between the packers, the steam raptures the side wall portion of the main liner, causing the ball to seat in the opening. Steam flow along the grooves at high velocity causes heat transfer to the abutting main and lateral liners to fuse the liners one to the other. Steam supplied through the grooves also reforms the lateral liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Inventor: Ivan C. Mandich
  • Patent number: D390062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventor: Rhonda Bohannon
  • Patent number: D395014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Inventor: Edwin Herasymiuk
  • Patent number: D402036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Inventors: George M. Parsley, Jon M. Parsley
  • Patent number: D405144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Inventor: Marshall W. Crum
  • Patent number: D408160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventor: Larry R. James
  • Patent number: D410933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Inventor: John D. Martelli
  • Patent number: D413128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventor: John D. Martelli