Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Heather M. Barnes
  • Patent number: 6780937
    Abstract: A rubber composition having improved processability and which provides a vulcanized rubber exhibiting excellent wear resistance and good tensile strength to service temperatures of up to about 150° C. The composition comprises (1) a crosslinked polymer particle having as repeat units (a) up to about 25% of a conjugated diene unit, (b) at least 70% of an aromatic vinyl unit, (c) about 15% to about 30% of a crosslinking monomer, and (d) about 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Eric Sean Castner
  • Patent number: 6770229
    Abstract: A method for relieving pressure in a vulcanized tire while still in a tire press is disclosed, wherein the bladder securement mechanism utilizes a position sensor mechanism and eliminates the need for spacers and a floating piston. A tire press comprises a lower mold, an upper mold, and a bladder securement mechanism. The bladder securement mechanism has an upper clamping mechanism for securing the upper periphery of a bladder and a lower clamping mechanism for securing the lower periphery of the bladder. A center mechanism tube has a center mechanism rod positioned therein. A piston is disposed within the center mechanism tube. The piston provides reciprocating motion to the center mechanism rod. A position sensor mechanism operatively associated with the bladder securement mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: John R. Cole
  • Patent number: 6757699
    Abstract: A system and method for privatizing computer data involves the steps of opening a plurality of original data files, fragmenting said original data files into fragments, and interspersing said fragments among each other forming composite files (privacy protected files). The method then includes the steps of creating a reconstitution file, which identifies hidden dispersion locations and placement of individual fragments to reconstruct the original data files. Finally, the composite files are dispersed to hidden locations. To enhance security, each fragment may be disguised through a multiplicity of high speed mathematical operations, which are directed by a fragment handling guide drawn from a random table, before interspersing fragments in the composite files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Franciscan University of Steubenville
    Inventor: Douglas B. Lowry
  • Patent number: 6655174
    Abstract: An article for holding freezable substances includes an individual disposable package for holding the frozen substance and a container therefore. The package is comprised of a bottom portion and a top portion. The frozen substance is placed in the bottom portion and the top portion is placed over the bottom portion to seal the package and prevent spillage of the freezable substance prior to its freezing. The package has a maximum inner width Wm, with Wm being less than or equal to 0.875 inches (22.23 mm). The width Wm is chosen so that a long, cylindrical ice cube is formed by the package. The ice cube so formed fits easily into original containers of beverages, such as soda cans and bottles, so that the beverages are cooled in their original containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Pamela R. Moore
  • Patent number: 6647743
    Abstract: An article for holding freezable substances includes an individual disposable package for holding the frozen substance and a container therefore. The package is comprised of a bottom portion and a top portion. The frozen substance is placed in the bottom portion and the top portion is placed over the bottom portion to seal the package and prevent spillage of the freezable substance prior to its freezing. The package has a maximum inner width Wm, with Wm being less than or equal to 0.875 inches (22.23 mm). The width Wm is chosen so that a long, cylindrical ice cube is formed by the package. The ice cube so formed fits easily into original containers of beverages, such as soda cans and bottles, so that the beverages are cooled in their original containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventor: Pamela R. Moore
  • Patent number: 6589006
    Abstract: A trailer hitch assembly adapted for use with a foldable liftgate assembly on a truck. The trailer hitch assembly is able to be pivoted out of the way of the liftgate assembly as the liftgate is deployed from a stowed position beneath the truck chassis. The liftgate assembly may include a foldable platform including a main platform member and a platform extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Waltco Truck Equipment Co.
    Inventor: Wayne L. Krause
  • Patent number: 6202700
    Abstract: A drainage pipe for use in a basement waterproofing system is disclosed. The drainage pipe includes a plurality of openings located along its lower sidewalls. The drainage pipe includes a cleaning tube affixed to an interior surface of the drainage pipe. The tube has a plurality of spaced holes which allow fluid such as air or water to be forced out of the tube and clean debris from the drainage pipe. A garden hose, air hose or other fluid source can be attached to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventor: Joseph Bevilacqua
  • Patent number: D466825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventors: Susan Ettridge, John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D488908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D489159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D489160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D489774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D489775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D490123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D490124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D490862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D492369
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D492600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Pamela R. Moore
  • Patent number: D492741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky
  • Patent number: D497465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventor: John L. Hradisky