Patents Represented by Attorney Howard I. Podell

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  • Toilet seat lifter
    Patent number: 4150446
    Abstract: A foot controlled toilet seat lifter which includes a "V" shaped lever pivoted near its middle point on a base and having a pedal at one end and an eye at the other. A cable trained on a pulley secured to the base has one end fixed inside a threaded sleeve passing through the eye and adjustable thereon by means of a nut to adjust tension on the cable with its other end adjustably secured to a trip lever fixed to the hinge pin of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1979
    Inventor: James E. Crocker
  • Sportsman's seat
    Patent number: 4150733
    Abstract: A foldable assembly comprising a seat rotatably mounted on a support to which are collapsibly mounted three legs. One of the legs can be secured to a tree. Foothold means are provided on one of the legs. Means are provided also to adjust the length of the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1979
    Inventor: Mace E. Plummer
  • Tackle box light
    Patent number: 4149223
    Abstract: A tackle box light can be mounted in an upper section of a three section extendible housing and can be operated by a set of batteries mounted in a chamber in the upper section of the housing to which the light is attached, a pivotally attached lens mounted to the top section of the housing permits transmission of the light down into the tackle box which is preferably of the hip roof type, the housing may be attached to the tackle box by a set of brackets one of which can be mounted to the bottom of the tackle box the other of which is adjustable attachable to the upper edge of the tackle box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1979
    Inventor: Jack E. Moberly
  • Shotgun target mold for ice targets
    Patent number: 4147324
    Abstract: A mold for forming shotgun targets out of ice has a plurality of concave depressions in an upper section in the mold and mating frustrum shaped depressions in a lower section of the mold. The mold sections are hinged together along a center line of the mold and the mold sections can be held in a closed position using barbed studs engaging stud holding apertures in the opposite sides of the mold. The molds can be stacked together using female ferrules attached to one external side of the mold and engaging male ferrules to opposite sides of the adjacent mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1979
    Inventor: Dennis P. Walter
  • Leash-holder scoop for animal waste
    Patent number: 4146260
    Abstract: A leash-holder scoop for animal waste for collecting droppings while walking the pet on a leash by holding a plastic throw-away bag under the pet. The bag is removably secured to a bent tube attached to a handle having a leash latch pivoted thereon. The rim of the holder is narrow so that it can be used for picking up droppings. The bag holder is a round sleeve with a flat segment holding elastic fitting around the top of the bag and holding it against the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1979
    Inventor: Walter T. Carrington
  • Retractable pulpit or the like
    Patent number: 4145099
    Abstract: A pulpit, altar or other platform may be retracted into an opening in the floor of a building such as a church. In one form of the invention, the pulpit assembly is connected to means for moving it vertically into and out of the opening. In another form, the pulpit is foldable and can be stored in the opening after folding the retable of the pulpit assembly and contains two flanking side tables swingably hinged thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1979
    Inventor: George E. Mitchell
  • Portable dock
    Patent number: 4142477
    Abstract: A portable, floating dock which can be towed by a boat using same is provided. The dock has a flat shell with a tapered front section and a gang plank covered with a non-skid material. An eyebolt is provided in the back of the float for securing a boat to it and to stakes driven on the shore. Anchoring tie rings are also provided in the front of the dock for securing same to other stakes driven on the shore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1979
    Inventor: Boyd E. Powers
  • Tire patching apparatus
    Patent number: 4142428
    Abstract: A tire patching apparatus which is easy to use and can be employed by an untrained person, which includes a gun-shaped device including a container for adhesive in its handle; one wall of the container being a vertically pivoted piston actuated by the trigger to squeeze adhesive out from the barrel and a tubular rubber patch insertable in a hole in a tire and adapted to be temporarily secured by a clip and a chain to the gun while adhesive is spread around it while in the hole. The patch is pulled by the clip until the seat of the patch has reached the inside surface of the tire and then its projecting part is severed even with the tire tread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1979
    Inventor: Edmund V. Vielman
  • Hydraulic log splitter
    Patent number: 4141396
    Abstract: A self-contained, or externally actuated, hydraulic log splitter which includes a frame on which is slidably mounted an assembly of a push plate secured at one end to a reversible hydraulic cylinder and at the other to a splitting table carrying logs which is pushed against a straight blade to split the logs. A square steel bar is fixed centrally on the push plate along its entire height to provide in-line thrust at all times even when the ends of the logs are uneven. A gas engine or the hyraulic system of a tractor are connected to a pump mounted on one side of the frame to provide power to the cylinder. Elevated guide rails are fixed to the sides of the table to retain the logs. A hydraulic control valve allows movement only as long as it is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Inventor: James J. McCallister
  • Windmill mechanism
    Patent number: 4141215
    Abstract: A windmill in which a propeller is directly fixed to the shaft of a rotary hydraulic pump mounted on a cylinder casing rotatably mounted about a vertical axis to the top of a tower. A piston in the cylinder is recicprocated by the hydraulic fluid expelled by the pump to power a reciprocal pump at the base of the tower to which the piston is attached by a lift rod. The piston is fitted with a valve which permits the piston and attached lift rod to freely move on the downstroke through the fluid in the cylinder, with the valve closed during the upstroke of the piston to permit the pressurized fluid below the piston to raise the piston and lift rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Inventor: Concepcion Cadalzo
  • Multipurpose light cart
    Patent number: 4139208
    Abstract: A cart mounted on two inverted "T" shape runners with wheels collapsibly mounted between the runners and actuated by levers on each side of the cart. The cart has foldable front and rear sides. The wheels are mounted on spaced plates and have means for locking them in raised and lowered positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1979
    Inventors: George Kaley, Bernadette Kaley
  • Rollover stretcher
    Patent number: 4137581
    Abstract: A stretcher for handling and carrying patients is constructed with a set of two frames, which consists of a carrying frame and an auxiliary frame, with the frames capable of being drawn in and out of each other sideways relatively to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1979
    Inventor: Betty M. Daly
  • Snowmobile rollover protective structure
    Patent number: 4135591
    Abstract: An attachment for protecting the hood and controls of snowmobiles from damage caused by the turning over of the vehicle which comprises a rigid, welded, cage structure extending above the steering handlebar but below the windshield. The structure is removably secured by its lower end to horizontal mounting brackets fixed on each side of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Inventor: Keith F. Eberle
  • Floating swimming pool
    Patent number: 4135256
    Abstract: A swimming pool mounted externally of a floating ship or barge. A rectangular horizontal frame supports a walkway about an open rectangular area. A first outer net extending from below the outer borders of the walkway is mounted to telescopic vertical supports that are driven by gear motors to raise or lower the first net, and a second inner net extending from below the inner borders of the walkway is fixed about rollers suspended from the frame, with gear motors linked to the rollers to elevate or lower the second net by winding or unwinding the second net upon the rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Inventor: John K. Limegrover
  • Flash synchronization interlock
    Patent number: 4135796
    Abstract: A mechanical linkage in a focal plane shutter type of camera which prevents insertion of a flash attachment to the mating shoe of the camera and insertion of a flash cord in the X synchronization socket of the camera unless the camera shutter speed control knob is set for a shutter speed within the proper range for use with the flash attachment. Conversely, the linkage prevents rotation of the shutter speed control knob beyond the proper range for use with flash apparatus when a flash attachment is mounted to the shoe of the camera or a flash cord has been inserted in the X synchronization socket of the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Inventor: Charles Abbeloos
  • Combined arm and leg rest for drivers
    Patent number: 4131298
    Abstract: A combined arm and leg rest for drivers including a clamping member secured at one end to a dashboard and holding the upper part of a padded cushion member extending obliquely toward the driver's leg for the purpose of sustaining its weight to obviate fatigue. The cushion member has an upper part integral with a padded arm rest fitting on the seat next to the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1978
    Inventor: Ulysee Douglas
  • Removable storage compartment for auto seats
    Patent number: 4131313
    Abstract: A removable storage compartment which includes a plurality of tape pockets in the front thereof intermediate a pair of side utility pockets and elastic straps secured to each end of the utility pockets and removably fastened at their free ends behind the back wall of the vehicle's front seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1978
    Inventor: James E. Jacobs
  • Fare box
    Patent number: 4130238
    Abstract: A fare box for use in a public transport system fitted with a first slot in the upper section of the housing for receipt of coins and fitted with a second slot in the side of the housing for receipt of paper bills. A pair of engaged rollers are mounted in the housing adjacent the second slot with the rollers driven by a pulley from a motor for feeding paper bills, pushed into the slot, into the interior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1978
    Inventor: John B. Williams
  • Extensible utility wagon
    Patent number: 4128258
    Abstract: A utility wagon which is adjustable has a longitudinally extensible, frame with means for locking same in any of its three dimensions. Wheels are provided under the frame. A grid-like platform of floor boards in separate sections, corresponding to the three dimensions of the frame is removably fitted on the open upper side of the frame, and a plurality of spaced upright members are mounted on the frame to support a load thereon. A removable front wheel assembly with a handle or a hitch for attaching to a towing vehicle is mounted on the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1978
    Inventor: Robert Johnson
  • Lazy man's sleeping bag
    Patent number: 4125910
    Abstract: A sleeping bag for camping use which serves alternately as a temporary garment on a cold morning after awaking, and until the user has started a fire. The bag is formed with a pair of foldable sleeve sections each joined to the body of the bag below the normal elbow position of the wearer and a pair of foldable leg sections, each joining to the body of the bag below the normal knee position of the wearer, with pockets externally fastened to the bag for retention of the arm and leg sections when the sleeper is encased in the bag. An elastic loop is fixed to each of the two lower corners of the bag. The bag is fitted with a conventional front slide type fastener extending vertically from the crotch to the neck section and formed with a helmet section for enclosing the head of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1978
    Inventor: Wassillie P. Nicholai