Patents Represented by Attorney Gregory J. Nelson

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  • Fluorescent lighting fixture
    Patent number: 6059424
    Abstract: A fluorescent light fixture or luminaire having a housing which has hinge assemblies which pivotally support a mounting plate. The hinge assembly allows the mounting plate on which the lamps and ballasts are mounted to be pivoted to a generally vertical service position or latched by detents in a horizontal use position within the housing. The lens frame is also latched by detents and is pivotal to a vertical position for access to the housing interior. A selected number of lamp sockets can be selectively secured to the plate to receive the lamps. Reflectors and lamp stand-offs may be secured to the mounting plate at bendable tabs formed in the mounting plate. The light fixture is adapted for use with standard or high efficiency compact lamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventor: Ronald F. Kotloff
  • Energy conserving heat pump system
    Patent number: 6041613
    Abstract: A cooling system of the type having a cooler section. The conventional cooling tower is disconnected and replaced by a cooling loop connected to a water source such as a municipal water supply, irrigation system or gray water system which cools the condenser portion of the cooler. Isolating heat exchangers may be interposed in the cooling loop to avoid contamination. A by-pass system and tempering valve maintain the water supply at a predetermined temperature. Heat may be extracted from the water return and utilized at a remote location as for heating a part of a building while another part is being cooled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventors: Cecil O. Morse, Harold S. Nutt
  • Real time stenographic system utilizing vowel omission principle
    Patent number: 6041292
    Abstract: A computer-aided text processing stenographic system which is spelling independent. The system includes a keyboard which is stroked to translate verbal expressions into a phonetic code in accordance with a vowel omission principle in which all "uh" vowel sounds and unemphasized "eh" and "ih" vowel sounds preceding final side consonants are omitted for medial and ending strokes. The system further includes software to translate the strokes using a translation dictionary based on the vowel omission principle to provide accurate real-time translation. The system may also include a monitor for real time viewing of the text in English and may also include a printer and electronic storage. Other spelling dependencies and conflicts may be eliminated by representing the "aw" sound, vowel sounds preceding the letter "r" and schwa vowel sounds in a prescribed manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Inventor: Carol Jochim
  • Animal tethering system
    Patent number: 6029611
    Abstract: An animal tethering system attachable to a collar or harness worn by the animal to restrain the animal in the cargo area of a vehicle. The system has a short control lead having a loop handle at one end and a fastener at the other. A longer extension leash has fasteners at both ends. When tethered, the control lead is secured by its fastener to one tie down. The extension leash has one end secured to the opposite vehicle tie down and is threaded through the loop of the lead and fastened at its opposite end to the animal's collar or harness. Preferably the attachment location is to a harness in the chest area of the animal. The control lead may be used alone or with the extension leash as a lead when walkling the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Innovative Products Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Hershauer
  • Material handling trailer system
    Patent number: 6027297
    Abstract: A multiple use trailer system for hauling conventional and long loads. The front and rear end gates are closed for normal loads and open to accommodate long loads such as re-bar and lengths of pipe. The rear gate has an aerodynamic air wing that holds it in the open position. A dumping mechanism has a platform which is tiltable to dump the trailer and in one embodiment is mounted on a fulcrum which both pivots and moves laterally to maintain a constant dump line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: Richard O. Dungan
  • Holder for aerosol defense spray device
    Patent number: 6026990
    Abstract: A holder for an aerosol chemical defense spray. The holder may take different forms and has the appearance of or is part of another device such as a pager, flashlight, baton or handgun. In a preferred embodiment, the aerosol canister is housed in a holder which is attached to a conventional electronic beeper. The holder is readily accessible and does not alert bystanders that the wearer is carrying a defense spray. The various embodiments of the invention include a safety mechanism to prevent the inadvertent or accidental discharge of the chemical spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: James A. Brunswig
  • Transferable replaceable resilient cushioning grip for use on handles
    Patent number: 6006403
    Abstract: A resilient cushioning grip for use on various handles which is readily applied, removable, or transferable to another handle without disassembly of connected parts integral with the handles. The grip provides a firm, safe surface for the user's hands eliminating the need for gloves or resin powder. The grip preferably comprises an extruded resilient pad, rectangular in shape having a hook and loop fastener system. The grip is wrapped around and securely attached to the handle, such as the bar of weight lifting equipment and handles of bicycles, health care equipment, lawn and garden tools, hand tools and other items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Inventor: Victor Battiato
  • Control joint for forming concrete
    Patent number: 5956912
    Abstract: A control joint for forming and controlling concrete structures such as floors and tilt-up walls. The joint has a base and an upstanding web and is preferably extruded from plastic having a honeycomb cell structure. The honeycomb structure may include a metal reinforcing section extending within the structure along the length of the joint. The joint may be utilized to form various concrete structures such as sidewalks, pads and tilt-up walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventors: Randy Carter, Flake Thomas Carter
  • Postage due detection system
    Patent number: 5943432
    Abstract: A coded postal stamp which carries machine readable indicia representative of a minimum postal denomination. The indicia may be in the form of a UPC code, special inks which can be scanned or specially placed numerals which are easily optically read. The method of the invention includes the steps of scanning postal material such as first class letters previously sorted, and detecting the presence of the coded stamp. Postal material having less than a predetermined denominational amount are rejected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventors: Jack R. Gilmore, Neil D. Graves
  • See-through panel assembly with retroreflective surface and method of making same
    Patent number: 5925437
    Abstract: A one-way see-through panel assembly enhanced by a retroreflective surface. The panel assembly has a first panel which has a dark light-absorbing surface and an opposite light reflecting surface. A retroreflective sheet is applied over the light reflecting surface to form an assembly. Light passageways, either perforations or a pattern of discrete transparent areas, are provided in the assembly. An image is imprinted on either the surface of the retroreflective panel or the light reflecting surface. The method includes mechanically perforating the assembly which is facilitated by the retroreflective sheet having non-glass reflective formations thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventor: Stephen G. Nelson
  • Combined tobacco smoking pipe bowl and receiving stem
    Patent number: D413002
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: Richard Melograno
  • Blade for window blind
    Patent number: D413475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Ronald L. Swapp
  • Ball shaped transparency viewer
    Patent number: D421033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Insight Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Shirley, Brian T. Eichelberger, Margaret A. Craig
  • Football shaped transparency viewer
    Patent number: D421034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Insight Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Shirley, Brian T. Eichelberger, Margaret A. Craig
  • Baseball shaped transparency viewer
    Patent number: D421035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Insight Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Shirley, Brian T. Eichelberger, Margaret A. Craig
  • Puck shaped transparency viewer
    Patent number: D421762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Insight Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Shirley, Brian T. Eichelberger, Margaret A. Craig
  • Shelf
    Patent number: D422436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Inventor: Michael W. Fisher
  • Headwear with decorative plume or mohawk
    Patent number: D422777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Torri M. Scott
  • Portable cooler
    Patent number: D423881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Inventor: Richard J. Pratt
  • Bathing foot support and accessory caddy
    Patent number: D424347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventor: Marty E. Bidegain