Patents Represented by Attorney Grace J. Fishel

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  • Towel bar, ring or hook anchoring device and wet towel shield
    Patent number: 6920988
    Abstract: A device for anchoring a towel bar, ring or hook to a supporting surface and for shielding the supporting surface from wet towel damage. The device includes a plate upon which the towel bar, ring or hook is mounted such that the plate extends a distance equal to or longer than one-half of a towel length below the towel bar, ring or hook. Fasteners are provided for attaching the towel bar, ring or hook to the plate and the plate to the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Inventor: Calvin A. Ratliff
  • Marking and scoring guide
    Patent number: 6912799
    Abstract: A guide for assisting in marking a measurement and/or scoring a sheet of drywall, paneling or other planar building material has a bore for receiving a pencil or other marker and has a slot for receiving a scoring blade therethrough. The guide may have a support for maintaining the pencil, marker or a knife having a scoring blade, in a steady relationship with the surface to be scored or marked. The guide may have a curvature or curvatures for cooperating with the pencil, marker or knife. The guide may also have an attaching structure, such as a flange or slot, to attach the guide to a measuring device, including a retractable carpenter's tape, combination square or other rule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventor: Gregory S. Smith
  • Stabilizer for folding step ladders
    Patent number: 6902036
    Abstract: A ladder is equipped with a stabilizing device. The stabilizing device resists movements of the ladder's feet which would occur in response to movements of a ladder's user while on the ladder. The stabilizing device holds the ladder's feet and provides transverse and longitudinal structure to provide counter forces to the ladder's feet to hold the ladder's feet against movement. The stabilizing device may have rigid bars forming a box structure extending between the ladder's feet or may be formed as a solid panel. The stabilizing device may be retrofitted to existing ladders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Jack W. Holley
  • Heavy duty molded equipment slide
    Patent number: 6901629
    Abstract: A slide formed from an upwardly cupped plate made of an acetal copolymer matrix into which a lubricant is incorporated with slidability and load baring capability making it suitable for use in moving furniture or other heavy objects across a floor. A non-slip pad formed of a synthetic plastic material is seated in a recess formed in an upper face of the plate. The plate is shaped such that when it is partially inserted under a heavy object, a forward edge of a lower face of the plate rises above the floor such that the slide will pass over obstacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Roy A. Wurdack
  • Antifreezing guard
    Patent number: 6899124
    Abstract: A system and kit for forming an inexpensive protective plenum around pipes and related equipment subject to freezing on a mobile home is disclosed. The system uses thin, flexible material, such as plastic tubes, to form a first protective plenum around the pipes and to connect enclosures around a water box forming a second protective plenum. The first plenum around the pipes 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 second plenum may be connected to the first plenum or to a tube. The first plenum and the tube may be connected to a source of hot air, such as the duct work of the hot air heating system of the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventor: Gerald E. Ward
  • Finishing guide for concrete piers
    Patent number: 6893598
    Abstract: A device for finishing the ends of concrete posts, piers or columns has a form for imparting a smooth transitional shape to the periphery of the concrete post, piers or columns. The form may be shaped and sized to fit into a conventional prefabricated tubular form for concrete posts, piers, columns and the like. The device may also have a central finishing plate for producing a smooth end surface to the concrete posts, piers or columns. The central finishing plate may be connected to a driver, such as a drill motor and the like, to impart a smooth finish to the end surface of concrete posts, piers or columns. The central finishing plate may also be used to center an anchor bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Mark A. March
  • Connectors and railing system having metal balusters isolated from corrosion
    Patent number: 6889960
    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, paint 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 and, if painted, the paint is protected from the corrosive effects of the wood preservatives by inert connectors interposed between the wooden components of the railing system and the metal or paint of the balusters. The connectors are also useful with untreated wood such as cedar or with synthetic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Inventor: Kelly D Jones
  • Floatation device for eyeglasses
    Patent number: 6860596
    Abstract: A floatation device for attachment to the temples of a pair of eyeglasses in a manner that the device is comfortable to wear. A longitudinal passage in the body of the device grips a straight portion of the temples of the eyeglasses in a manner that no external retention means are required. The passage is substantially off centerline of the body with a minor portion of the body on an inboard side of the temples and a major portion of the body on an outboard side of the temples. The body may be colored for high visibility in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Vicki S. Nolan
  • Surgical head rest
    Patent number: 6842924
    Abstract: A unitary support for holding and cushioning the head and face of a surgical patient has a resilient body of molded foam. The resilient body has a cavity formed in the upper face for receiving and cushioning the head and face of a patient. The resilient body has access openings therein for additional apparatus, such as an endotracheal tube, and to permit viewing of the patient's face during surgery. The resilient body has stiffening structure to prevent constriction of the openings during use and to prevent constriction of an endotracheal tube or similar apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Omni Therm, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew K. Walters
  • Caulk tube carrier
    Patent number: 6832797
    Abstract: A carrier for storing a plurality of caulk tubes in a manner that they are easily identifiable and, if open, so that the contents do not dry out. The carrier has a frame within which the caulk tubes are resiliently biased between a socket for receipt of a nozzle of the caulk tube and a holder attached to an end of the caulk tube opposite the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventors: David F. Gassel, Roger L. Gassel
  • Stripper plate supporting assembly
    Patent number: 6755104
    Abstract: A stripper plate supporting assembly has a stripper spool unit including a stripper spool and retaining screw for supporting the stripper plate in a die press in a manner that the stripper plate may be removed from a die set without removing the die set from the press. The stripper spool has a shank with at least one spring biased pin in its flat end. At least one opening or socket is provided in the stripper plate for receiving the pin and preventing the stripper spool from turning with the retaining screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: David S. Grant
  • Building construction system
    Patent number: 6754999
    Abstract: A structural system with a plurality of metal framed load bearing walls formed in one or more sections with a support post connected in line to the ends of each load bearing wall. A plurality of metal framed roof trusses in one or more sections parallel with and connected to the top of the load bearing walls. A metal framed roof formed in one or more sections and spanning adjacent roof trusses. Each wall, truss and roof section formed with metal tracks and C-shaped studs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Delmer L. Urbanczyk
  • Closing apparatus for twin pendulum hopper doors
    Patent number: 6749268
    Abstract: A pneumatic closing apparatus suitable for metering grain or other material gravity discharged by twin pendulum hopper doors from a hopper trailer. The closing apparatus includes a bidirectional pneumatic cylinder that operates a linkage assembly controlling the doors and a torsion spring which damps the pneumatic cylinder so that it is possible to meter the grain or other material. The torsion spring also resisting opening of the pendulum doors if the pneumatic cylinder loses pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventors: Michael E. Wheeler, Derek L. Wheeler
  • Method of making an in situ formed embedded relief for a truck bed
    Patent number: 6730187
    Abstract: An in situ formed bed liner has an embedded relief indicia. The relief may be formed separately and may have associated structure to mate with the surface of a pickup bed to which it is applied. The formed relief indicia is attached to the desired surface and encapsulated in the bed liner by subsequently coating the bed liner into the pickup bed and over the attached relief indicia. The embedded relief may be treated to give it a contrasting color to the in situ formed bed liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Craig A. Luedke
  • Intraocular pressure monitoring/measuring apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6712764
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of monitoring/measuring intraocular pressure in an eye includes a miniature pressure sensor having an attachment for connecting the miniature pressure sensor to the iris of the eye or an intraocular lens. The miniature pressure sensor is preferably a Polysilicon Resonant Transducer (PRT).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventors: Robert E. Jeffries, Lee Birchansky
  • Stuffed toy for holding greeting card or gift items
    Patent number: 6699100
    Abstract: A stuffed toy, such as an animal or doll, incorporates a display mechanism. The display mechanism permits the stuffed toy to hold opposing edges of an object, for example, a card, and to hold the object securely. The display mechanism permits the stuffed toy to hold the object transversely across the body of the toy so that the front and back of the card are visible to a viewer. The display mechanism also permits the toy to hold a plurality of objects for display. The display mechanism may simulate the action of gripping hands, for example, by including clamping jaws placed in the arms or hands of the toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: Judy K. Burns
  • Vibratory device for dispersing a topdressing and correcting the grain in greens
    Patent number: 6659191
    Abstract: A vibratory device (10) for dispersing a topdressing and correcting the grain in greens. A deck (30) is supported by a frame (18) with a linkage (36) for raising and lowering the deck (30) with rest to the green. A shaker tray (76) is vibrated within the deck (30) by a vibrator (108) attached to the deck (30). A brush frame (94) is carried within the shaker tray (76) for vibrating against the tips of the grass blades in the green to shake the topdressing into the thatch and to straighten the grass blades. The linkage (36) to raise and lower the deck permits height adjustment of the brush frame (94) with respect to the grass blades so that the brush bristles (106) just tickle the tips minimizing injury to the grass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: John L. Humphrey
  • Tripod legs and ladder for wildlife feeder
    Patent number: D507079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventor: Brian C. Drum
  • Bicycle pedal cover
    Patent number: D481974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Ronald R. Evans
  • Universal one-hook fitting for raising and lowering heavy objects
    Patent number: D495588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Roy A. Wurdack