Patents Represented by Attorney Howard J. Greenwald

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  • Sialon composition
    Patent number: 5453232
    Abstract: A composition containing at least 70 weight percent of a beta-prime sialon compound and at least about 27 weight percent of a solid solution is disclosed. The solid solution contains from 2 to 50 weight percent of alpha silicon nitride, from 0.5 to 14 weight percent of aluminum nitride, and from 97.5 to 36 weight percent of alpha alumina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Benchmark Structural Ceramic Corporation
    Inventors: George T. Hida, Rodica S. Hida, Cezar C. Delcea
  • Elastic apparatus for restraining articles
    Patent number: 5446953
    Abstract: An integral apparatus for retaining an article which contains an elastic band with a proximal end, a distal end, a first major loop, a first minor loop, and a second minor loop. At a first point between the proximal end and the distal end, the elastic band is folded onto itself to form a first lip with a first top section and a first bottom section. At a second point between the distal end and the proximal end, the elastic band is folded onto itself to form a second lip with a second top section and a second bottom section. At a third point, the second top section, the first top section, and the first bottom section are sewn together. At a fourth point between the second point and the distal end, the second top section, the second bottom section, and the first bottom section are sewn together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Chase Hunter Group
    Inventor: Richard J. LeFeber
  • Alignment adaptor means
    Patent number: 5447467
    Abstract: An adaptor for aligning the components of a constant velocity joint is disclosed. This adaptor is comprised of a base, a body attached to said base, a screw shaft disposed within said body, a left slide nut mounted on said screw shaft, a first annular peg mounted on said left slide nut, a right slide nut mounted on said screw shaft, a second annular peg mounted on said right slide nut, and rotatable adjustment means for moving said left slide nut and said right slide nut in opposite directions upon the rotation of said adjustment means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Constant Velocity Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence C. Baltazar
  • Rotary positive displacement device
    Patent number: 5431551
    Abstract: A rotary device containing a housing having a curved inner surface with a profile equidistant from an trochoidal curve, an eccentric mounted on a shaft disposed within the housing, a rotor mounted on the eccentric shaft which contains at least three intersecting faces and a partial bore located at the intersection of adjacent faces, and at least three rollers rotatably mounted within the partial bores of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Inventors: Giovanni Aquino, Ewan Choroszylow
  • Structure clad with tensioned cladding membrane
    Patent number: 5430979
    Abstract: A doubly curved structure which is clad with a tensioned, fabric-containing membrane which is disposed above but not contiguous with the exterior surface of the structure. The two ends of the cladding membrane are each connected to an attachment member which, in turn, is attached to the exterior surface; and the intermediate portion of the membrane is contiguous with a standoff member which is disposed between the cladding membrane and the exterior surface. An arc with a substantially concave curvature is formed by such membrane between at least one of the attachment members and the standoff member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Birdair, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wieber, David P. Capezzuto, John D. Hayes
  • Superconducting generator
    Patent number: 5430009
    Abstract: A contactless electrical generator assembly containing a stator and a rotor located within the stator is disclosed. The stator is formed by at least one section of superconductive material and at least one electromagnetic coil. The interior surfaces of the stator preferably define a symmetrical shape. The rotor contains at least one magnetic section, and at least two nonmagnetic sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Alfred University
    Inventor: Xingwu Wang
  • Automated fruit picker
    Patent number: 5426927
    Abstract: An automated fruit picker with a base, a flexible arm containing two segments movably attached to each other, a cutting assembly attached to the flexible arm, and a controller for varying the angle between the arms and the height of the flexible arm. A cutting assembly is attached to one of the arm segments and contains a multiplicity of sensors for evaluating the color of the fruit to be picked, the location of the fruit, and the distance between the fruit and the cutting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Howard J. Greenwald
    Inventors: Xingwu Wang, Thomas C. Hardy
  • Modular system for camping in a sport utility vehicle
    Patent number: 5417469
    Abstract: An apparatus for attaching an enclosure to the back of a motor vehicle which contains a substantially U-shaped plate, at least two devices for attaching such plate to the motor vehicle, a cover, a device for attaching the cover to the substantially U-shaped plate, and a device for attaching the cover to the motor vehicle. When the cover is attached to both the substantially U-shaped plate and to the motor vehicle, it encloses the space between the back section of such vehicle and such cover and forms a substantially water-proof enclosure covering the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Inventor: John M. Hammond
  • Lamp for producing a daylight spectrum
    Patent number: 5418419
    Abstract: A lamp for producing a spectral distribution which is substantially identical to daylight color temperature. The lamp contains a filament which, when excited by electrical energy, emits radiant energy at least within the visible spectrum with wavelengths from about 400 to about 700 nanometers, a reflector body with a surface to intercept and reflect the visible spectrum radiant energy which is positioned within the reflector so that at least 50 percent of the visible spectrum radiant energy is directed towards the reflector surface, and a coating on the surface of the reflector body from which the reflected radiance of each wavelength of visible spectrum radiant energy directed towards the reflector surface when combined with the visible spectrum radiant energy not directed towards the reflector surface produces a total light output in substantial accordance with a specified formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Tailored Lighting Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin P. McGuire
  • Pivotal and adjustable slalom monaski binding
    Patent number: 5413372
    Abstract: A ski binding for removably attaching a boot to a ski. The ski binding contains a base plate, a first mounting stud attached to the base plate, a second mounting stud attached to the base plate, a binding base removably and pivotally attached to the first mounting stud. The ski binding is adjustably and releasably attached to the boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Evans Slalom Ski Binding Company
    Inventors: Robert M. Evans, Franklin G. Miller
  • Solo ski system
    Patent number: 5413373
    Abstract: A solo ski system which contains a ski, a first ski binding mounted on the ski, and a second ski binding mounted on the ski in back of the first ski binding. The second ski binding is suitable for removably attaching a boot to a ski. It contains a base plate, a first mounting stud attached to the base plate, a second mounting stud attached to the base plate, a binding base removably and pivotally attached to the first mounting stud. The ski binding is adjustably and releasably attached to the boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Evans Slalom Ski Binding Company
    Inventors: Robert M. Evans, Franklin G. Miller
  • Apparatus for high shear mixing of fine powders
    Patent number: 5409313
    Abstract: An apparatus for deagglomerating powder in a mixture of liquid and powder. This apparatus contains a mixing tank, an agitator disk disposed within the mixing tank, and a baffle. The agitator disc has a maximum dimension of from about 6 to about 40 inches. The disc contains a multiplicity of compound teeth radially and removably attached its perimeter. Each of the compound teeth is comprised of a substrate to which is attached a front plate which preferably consists of a ceramic material, such as tungsten carbide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Inventor: James E. Funk
  • Non-conductive wheel chock
    Patent number: 5408934
    Abstract: An electrically non-conductive wheel chock for restraining the movement of a wheel which contains a body, an arm attached to the body extending outwardly and upwardly from the body, and a device for preventing the movement of the wheel check upon the rail. The top portion of the wheel chock body contains a first ramp, a top deck, and a second ramp. The bottom portion of the wheel chock body contains a downwardly-extending leg and an arcuate surface joined to the leg. The body has a compressive modulus of at least about 400,000 pounds per square inch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Inventor: Thomas Hall
  • Portable emergency respirator
    Patent number: 5398676
    Abstract: A portable emergency respirator which contains an electrical power supply, a source of compressed air, and a switch which allows one to produce three separate different types of pneumatic outputs from the source of compressed air. In one mode of operation, the output from the source of compressed air provides intermittent positive pressure ventilation to the patient. In a second mode of operation, the output from the source of compressed air is automatically synchronized with the patient's breathing. In a third mode of operation, the output from the source of compressed air is manually controlled by an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Inventors: Roman J. Press, Jeffrey S. Gutterman
  • Permeability tester
    Patent number: 5394737
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing the permeability of shredded elastomeric material which contains a vessel, a bed of tire chips in the vessel, and a fluid inlet which communicates with a first fluid outlet and a second fluid outlet through the bed of tire chips. The first fluid outlet is provided with a cap for optionally preventing fluid flow through it. The second fluid outlet is higher than both the fluid inlet and the first fluid outlet. A plate located above the bed of tire chips is used to compress the tire chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Steve Washuta
    Inventors: William A. Prange, Brent F. Minet
  • Spare tire carrier
    Patent number: 5388737
    Abstract: A spare tire carrier containing a bracket, a holding plate, and a lock for attaching the holding plate to the bracket. The bracket contains a hook, a first tranverse plate, and a second transverse plate. The holding plate contains an orifice and a slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Personnel Truck Leasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Billy R. Myers, Randall A. Waller
  • Educational balance beam
    Patent number: 5389054
    Abstract: An educational talking balance beam comprised of a beam, a first notched support base, and a second notched support base. The beam contains a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall; and a multiplicity of symbols (such as numbers, letters, shapes, colors, and mixtures thereof) appear on the first exterior surface of the first wall. The device contains an apparatus for announcing the name of such symbol whenever pressure is applied to the exterior surface of the beam at a point where the symbol appears thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Mark R. Dorman
  • Pool cover fastener
    Patent number: 5388314
    Abstract: An integral fastener for securing a pool cover to the top rail of an above-ground pool is disclosed. The fastener is comprised of a first leg, a second leg, a first downwardly-extending, diverging lip connected to said first leg, and a second downwardly-extending diverging lip connected to said second leg.The first leg and the second leg are partially contiguous with each other and form a closed cavity which is defined by a continuous surface consisting of a first substantially linear wall, a substantially concave inner wall, a substantially convex wall, and a second substantially linear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Anthony Vella
  • Apparatus for winding fence material
    Patent number: 5388782
    Abstract: A device for winding fence material which contains a collapsible, rotatable drum comprising an internal hinge mechanism adapted to open or close such drum, a transverse slot within the drum adapted to secure such fence material, and a rotatable base upon which such drum is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Steven C. King
  • Can opener
    Patent number: D356237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Inventor: Donald J. White