Patents Represented by Attorney Grace J. Fishel

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  • Device for helping a baby latch onto a breast for use in breastfeeding
    Patent number: 7207336
    Abstract: A compression device for use in helping a woman breastfeed an infant. The device has opposed fingers which are movable towards and apart from each other. Just prior to nursing, compression device is placed over the breast centered on the nipple. The compression device compresses the breast tissue between the opposed fingers to form more of a V-shaped wedge for the mouth of the infant to latch onto. Once the infant has successfully latched onto the breast and nursing is initiated the fingers may be moved apart and compression device removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Susan M. Doiron
  • Self propelled gurney and related structure confidential and proprietary document
    Patent number: 7191854
    Abstract: A modular drive unit for a gurney including a control/handle module, a cord reel/charger module, a drive module, and a chassis assembly, plus all needed electrical wiring harnesses and pneumatic tubing to connect them. The modules mount to any existing gurney and to each other without making permanent modifications to the gurney. The gurney is controlled by a handle assembly containing all necessary controls and indicators to allow the operator to select forward or reverse direction, increase or reduce speed of travel, observe the state of battery charge, and energize or deenergize power from the various modules. In addition, the handle may be swung down through 180 degrees to facilitate loading and unloading the gurney.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas E. Lenkman
  • Method for tracking wireless telephone minutes used and providing an alert
    Patent number: 7167699
    Abstract: A method for tracking allotted wireless telephone minutes used and providing an alert before overage charges are accrued. Information about allotted minutes used and days to refresh are obtained from a user's wireless telephone service provider on a periodic basis, such as daily. E-mail or text message reports are provided to the user on such basis as requested by the user and/or to an account administrator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Minute Guard, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Matthew R. Kretsinger
  • Instrument for determining intratesticular dose and method for determining a dose
    Patent number: 7125385
    Abstract: An instrument for measuring the size of a testis has a pair of relatively displaceable jaws with testis contacting surfaces. The spacing between the jaws is displayed on a scale calibrated to a recommenced dose of a chemical sterilant at a given concentration for the testis measured for sterilizing a male animal having scrotal testes. The instrument is used to determine the appropriate dose to be administered the animal, each testis of which should be independently measured as the size of the testicles may different in the same animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Technology Transfer, Inc.
    Inventor: Min Wang
  • Integral oil tank and chin spoiler for a motorcycle
    Patent number: 7077228
    Abstract: A combination oil tank and chin spoiler cantilevered from the down tubes of a motorcycle. The chin spoiler oil tank is shaped so that the volume of air flowing over the top is greater than the volume crossing the bottom. Gutters are provided inside the tank for passing recirculating oil along the sidewalls of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Reed J. White
  • Method and apparatus for vibration dampening of barfeeders
    Patent number: 7066064
    Abstract: A barstock bar feeder with a guide channel for encasing a barstock in a electro- or magneto-rheological hydrostatic oil bearing. Electro- or magneto-field generators are provided along the guide channel for selectively applying a field to the guide channel for changing the viscosity of the oil in the guide channel to dampen barstock vibration in the barfeeder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Raymond O. Varady
  • Camouflage device for equipment legs
    Patent number: 7051839
    Abstract: A device for providing three dimensional camouflage to a hunter's ladder stand having a seat, footrest, side rails and a plurality of rungs. The device has a hollow plastic tube with a split and holes through which a plurality of stalks of artificial vegetation are inserted. The split is in the form a groove or has notches so that when the tube is attached to a rail of a ladder stand, the tube does not interfere with the rungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Randall D. George
  • Railing having metal balusters isolated from corrosion
    Patent number: 7044448
    Abstract: A railing system for porches, decks, steps, ramps and the like having a top and bottom rail formed of wood containing a wood preservative that is corrosive to aluminum, aluminum alloys and the like. The system has hollow metal balusters formed of metals which may be harmed by the corrosive effects of the wood preservative. The metal balusters are protected from the corrosive effects of the wood preservative by inert fixtures interposed between the wooden components of the railing system and the metal of the balusters. The fixtures may be joined by runners that simplify installation of the railing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Deckorators, Inc.
    Inventor: Kelly D. Jones
  • Space heater with pretreated heat exchanger
    Patent number: 7046918
    Abstract: A space heater with a linear source of infrared radiant energy in heat exchange relationship with a heat exchanger formed of copper or aluminum material. The copper is pretreated to soften the copper and partially blacken the surface thereof. The aluminum is anodized and electrolytically colored dark. The space heater is thermally more efficient than a comparable space heater wherein the copper or aluminum has not been pretreated. The linear source of infrared radiant energy and heat exchanger are mounted in a heater core that is thermally insulated by an air jacket from an exterior case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: MHE Corp.
    Inventors: William W. Burkett, Glenda Sue Burkett
  • Adjustable extension for socket wrenches
    Patent number: 6971290
    Abstract: An adjustable extension for driving tools has a telescoping body. The telescoping body has an outer member which may be driven by a conventional driver, such as a ratchet handle or by a powered driver. The outer member drives a longitudinally extending inner member which is telescoped within the outer member. The inner and outer members have detents or a rack and pawl to firmly position the members at the desired length. The inner and outer members may be spaced to prevent binding of the elements when subjected to heavy torque loads and have stops to limit the telescoping movement of the elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Luis M. Ybarra
  • Pattern recognition system and method for monitoring hand washing or application of a disinfectant
    Patent number: 6970574
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring hand washing or application of a disinfectant wherein a pattern recognition algorithm executed in a computer compares one or more digitized images of a person going through hand washing or disinfectant application motions with a reference set of images and creates a pass/fail report. The digitized image may be taken by a video camera and color quantified to reduce the amount of computing power required before clusters of pixels with similar color classifications are determined and shapes identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: Raymond C. Johnson
  • Foot operated motorcycle clutch
    Patent number: 6945376
    Abstract: A mechanism to retrofit modern motorcycles with a foot operated clutch or to be installed as original equipment is disclosed. The mechanism has an escapement mechanism, such as a pawl and ratchet, for holding the clutch in disengaged condition when a rider applies positive pressure on a foot pedal without requiring the rider to hold the foot pedal down with his or her left foot. This frees the rider to balance the motorcycle. The mechanism then allows the clutch to be readily reengaged when the rider desires to move the motorcycle by applying further positive pressure to the foot pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Robert M. Hunter
  • Warmer for feet and toes
    Patent number: 6941681
    Abstract: A warming device for use in cold environments has a flexible pocket with at least one triangular side gusset for receiving a shoe or boot. The warming device has a receiver for receiving a heat generating packet or fuel stick heating device. The warming device may be firmly attached to a shoe or boot by constricting laces, cords or straps so that the gusset is pleated into loose folds along the side of the boot or shoe with heat generating packet or fuel stick heating device pressed substantially flat against the wearer's instep. The sole of the warming device may be modified to provide an anti-slip surface, for example, by installing studs in the sole. The sole of the warming device may be modified to adapt to specialized shoes or boots, such as ice skates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Matthew W. Pritchett
  • Receiver mounted shooting rest
    Patent number: 6935064
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is a device for use as a shooting platform. The shooting platform may be attached to a receiver hitch on a vehicle and may be collapsed against the vehicle for storing and for transportation on the vehicle. The shooting platform may be adaptable for right and left handed shooters. The device may include a seat for the user. The platform and the seat may have height adjustments to fit the preferences of a user and may also have adjustments to permit the leveling and/or the preferences of a user for angular positioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Douglas E. Thompson
  • Antifreezing guard for pipes
    Patent number: 6932105
    Abstract: A system and kit for forming an inexpensive protective plenum around pipes subject to freezing is disclosed. The system uses tubes formed of thin, flexible material, such as plastic tubes, to form the plenum. The plenum may be installed in sections with the sections joined with rings or collars at the joints. The rings and collars may also be formed of inexpensive materials, such as plastics. The tubes of the plenum may be formed from plastic sheets by joining the sheets at opposite edges to form seamed tubes. The edges may be joined by tapes or adhesives. The tubes may be formed around existing piping for ease of retrofit installation. The plenum may be connected to a source of hot air, such as the duct work of the hot air heating system of a dwelling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Gerald E. Ward
  • Lawn mower blade stop
    Patent number: 6928801
    Abstract: A lawn mower blade stop for a rotary lawn mower. The blade stop is preferably formed from first and second L-shaped members welded together to form a U-shaped channel with a plate serving as a barrier to rotation of the blade. The U-shaped channel is received on and makes at least three point contact with the inside of a skirt of a rotary lawn mower housing. A threaded member making at least one-point contact with the outside of the skirt fixes the blade stop in a plane with respect to the skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventor: Roger E. Papproth
  • Display box for jewelry
    Patent number: D517910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Charles D. Bonnell
  • Toilet plunger
    Patent number: D522189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: David R. McClaskey
  • Swim flipper holster
    Patent number: D531797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: Denise L. Briggs
  • Taco plate
    Patent number: D539606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Inventor: Cloy E. Whittington