Patents Represented by Attorney Gregory J. Nelson

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  • Roofing material stripping machine
    Patent number: 5741047
    Abstract: A shingle stripping tool having a wheel supported frame including a rearwardly extending handle with a grip at the upper end. A power transmission includes a drive shaft extending along the handle which is driven by a motor. A reciprocally driven blade is supported on a sliding fulcrum. The blade is connected to the gear wheels at an eccentric arrangement whereby the blade is driven in a reciprocal and rotating motion to strip and clear debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Inventor: Rudy Ordonez
  • Work piece guide for saw
    Patent number: 5740711
    Abstract: A work piece guide and retention device for use with a power saw or similar power tool. The guide attaches to the power saw table and has one or more vacuum chambers having orifices. When a vacuum from a source such as a shop vacuum is applied to the chamber, a suction force is generated at the orifices which will serve to secure a work piece snugly against the guide to assist the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Inventor: Rudy R. Ramirez
  • Shoring device with load optional enhancing spreaders
    Patent number: 5741091
    Abstract: A shoring device for supporting trench side walls during construction. The shoring device has opposite shoring shields having conventionally located spreaders adjacent the upper edge of the shields and a second pair of spreaders disposed at an upper location. A pair of auxiliary spreaders are associated with the shield assembly. Each auxiliary spreader member consists of a structural member having connectors at opposite ends which are detachably securable to the interior walls of the shields at a location below the horizontal center line of the shields to substantially increase the shield capacity. The auxiliary spreaders would be used primarily when the maximum pipe clearance is not required to achieve a greater load factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Safe-T-Shore
    Inventors: Gregory L. St. George, Charles B. Jennings
  • Stand for vehicle wheel
    Patent number: 5735410
    Abstract: A stand for locking the front wheel of a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, in a stable position. The stand has front and rear support mechanisms which, in a preferred embodiment, are actuated by a ramp so that the weight of the front wheel of the motorcycle as it is rolled onto the ramp will actuate the front and rear supports to engage the tire at locations forward and rearward of the wheel axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Inventor: Ervin C. Kallstrom
  • Fluorescent lighting fixture
    Patent number: 5727871
    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 in a horizontal use position within the housing. 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: June 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventor: Ronald F. Kotloff
  • Adjustable weight lifter's bench
    Patent number: 5725460
    Abstract: A bench-type weight support having racks at opposite sides of a bench. The racks support adjustable saddles which receive weights such as dumbbells. The saddles are angularly disposed to provide the proper alignment when grasped by a user from a supine position. In the preferred embodiment, the bench has a seat and a back which are independently adjustable to provide a wide range of exercising positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Inventor: John P. Marsh
  • Indoor target shooting practice system
    Patent number: 5720664
    Abstract: A practice targeting and shooting system having a laser emitter and a light detector which is attachable to a shotgun. Reusable, reflective disc-like targets are launched by a thrower. The shooter arms the shotgun and actuates the emitter. If a predetermined portion of the light beam strikes the target, it is reflected and sensed by the detector which registers a "hit" by a suitable audible and/or visual signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Inventor: Michael Brubacher
  • Manual sanding device
    Patent number: 5720654
    Abstract: A hand sanding block for use with an endless abrasive belt of the type normally used with power sanders. The block has a body and a slidable nose which is biased outwardly. A pin limits the outward travel of the nose relative to the body. A detent is provided so the nose may be temporarily secured in a retracted position for ease of loading and unloading sanding belts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Inventor: Ronald E. Mac Donald
  • Mounting for a manually operable tool
    Patent number: 5704674
    Abstract: A tool, such as an electromagnetic pick-up tool, having a housing with a compartment which contains a power supply. The housing receives an elongate wand which carries a light or magnet and which is electrically connected to the power supply at terminal posts within the housing. The wand is retained from rotation by an anti-rotation lug or by projections which pinch the wand. The invention may also be used to couple other electro-mechanical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Sportlite/Powermag Joint Venture
    Inventor: James J. Boozer
  • Storage unit for pickup trucks
    Patent number: 5685593
    Abstract: A molded combination storage unit and truck bed liner. A cover which is mounted on rollers and is rearwardly slidable. Storage compartments are defined below the cover. Panels or partitions may be inserted at spaced-apart locations to form subcompartments between the cover and the floor. The panels reinforce the cover to permit heavier loads to be carried on the cover. In alternate embodiments, the cover may be hinged and slidable drawers may be inserted into the storage compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventor: Patrick H. O'Connor
  • Holder for aerosol defense spray device
    Patent number: 5673819
    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: August 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventor: James A. Brunswig
  • Wall-mounted fold-down seat assembly
    Patent number: 5655459
    Abstract: A foldable bench type seating assembly is disclosed which may be retracted to a stored out-of-the-way position. A seat support is securable to a wall at a bracket. The seat support is pivotally attached to a leg. When the seating is folded, the seat support moves to a position with the seat cushion outwardly disposed and with the leg also closely adjacent the wall. The seating assembly may be provided with single or multiple level seating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventors: Patrick H. O'Connor, Mike M. Peterson
  • Protective replaceable face shield assembly
    Patent number: 5647060
    Abstract: A face shield assembly to protect the wearer from contaminants and airborne particles. The shield assembly includes a visor having a head-engaging band and a forwardly extending bill portion which, in the preferred embodiment, defines a light passing area which in the preferred form of the invention comprises a plurality of apertures. The band carries attachment means in the form of outwardly extending studs which engage arcuate slots and apertures in the transparent shield. The transparent shield is fabricated from a flexible plastic and in a use-position is spaced from the face of the wearer and extends above and below the visor for protection. The attachment means allow the visor to be pivoted upwardly to an out-of-the-way position when the headband is in place on the wearers head. The apertures also permit air circulation for the comfort of the wearer and to minimize fogging of the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Inventor: Janet W. Lee
  • Apparatus and method for attracting and trapping insects
    Patent number: 5634292
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of attracting and trapping insects which includes an elongate strip of trapping material having a sticky substance thereon. In one embodiment, the trapping material is provided as two adjacent plies which are unwound from a feed roll across feed rollers to a take-up roller. A trapping area is provided between the feed rollers. The supply and feed rollers and take-up rollers may be contained in a cartridge which is disposable. The cartridge can be inserted in a housing having auxiliary components such as electrical components and lighting. In alternate embodiments, the trapping material may be a filament-like material or may be tubular material which is provided in flattened form and expanded to tubular shape in the trapping area and thereafter rewound on the take-up roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Inventor: Roger L. Kitterman
  • Convertible golf bag system
    Patent number: 5632496
    Abstract: A convertible golf bag having a club-receiving carry bag detachably securable to a staff bag component with a portion of the exterior of the carry bag forming a part of the exterior of the assembled bag. When secured together, the resulting bag has the appearance and convenience of a large staff bag. The carry bag may be used separately as a light-weight bag. Various accessories including a pull cart, rain cover and personalized panels may be incorporated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Inventor: Alan F. Nelson
  • Apparatus and method for attracting and trapping insects
    Patent number: 5628142
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of attracting and trapping insects which includes an elongate strip of trapping material having a sticky substance thereon. In one embodiment, the trapping material provides a tubular trapping area. The trapping material is unwound from a feed roll across feed rollers to a take-up roller. The trapping area is provided between the feed rollers. The supply and feed rollers and take-up rollers may be contained in a cartridge which is disposable. The cartridge can be inserted in a housing having auxiliary components such as electrical components and lighting. The drive motor may be provided for automatically and intermittently advancing the take-up roller such that new sections of trapping material are automatically advanced into the trapping section, thereby maintaining fresh attractant substance exposed to insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Inventors: Roger Kitterman, Lawrence D. Hardesty, David R. Hardesty
  • Golf club
    Patent number: 5628697
    Abstract: A golf club having a head defining a recess which receives an insert containing a fluid such as mercury or an oil or silicon having metallic beads suspended therein. In a preferred embodiment, the insert has a conical projection and cover which define the fluid chamber and which define an annulus on the club head face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Inventor: Christopher L. Gamble
  • Multiple compartment food container apparatus for traveling
    Patent number: D380297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventors: Stephen A. Magnant, Monica L. Magnant
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    Patent number: D391735
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Inventor: William E. Baker
  • Guiding fence for a table saw
    Patent number: D393473
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Rudy R. Ramirez
    Inventor: Rudy R. Ramirez