Patents Represented by Attorney Hughes Law Firm, PLLC

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  • Fin stabilizer to reduce roll for boats in turns method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7513204
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fin stabilization system adapted to minimize roll about the longitudinal axis of the boat during sharp cornering at very high speeds. In one form, equipment such as a machine gun is mounted to the bow of the boat and targets are adapted to be engaged in high-speed maneuvers when cornering and the deck of the boat is not excessively rolled whereby blocking visibility in a turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Aluminum Chambered Boats, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Hickok, Mark R. Morgan, Richard M Benson, Michael A. Baker
  • Modular unit transportation system method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7497168
    Abstract: A module transportation system where modules are transported from a movable carrier frame to a carriage such as a flatbed portion of a train while in motion. The system comprises a support structure and a carrier frame adapted to be attached thereto. The carrier frame can transfer modules to and from the moving train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Inventor: Howard Andreasen
  • Rock grinding mill and method
    Patent number: 7497395
    Abstract: A grinding machine having plurality of lift elements positioned within the rotating drum. The lift elements are provided with a central ridge contact surface portion with slanted side surfaces extending from the ridge contact portion in a downward and outward configuration. Adjacent pairs of side surfaces form valleys with the downwardly converging side surfaces. In the grinding process, this enhances the effectiveness of the grinding mill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Inventor: Lawrence K. Nordell
  • Wireless musical keyboard
    Patent number: 7495163
    Abstract: A keyboard support adapted to be mounted to the waste portion of a musician providing support arms that are attached to a harness such that the keyboard is allowed to reposition in the lateral direction with respect to the waist portion of the musician. The support arms are further adapted to maintain the keyboard in a proper ergonomic orientation so the musician can play the keyboard while standing as well as moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventor: Reed Goodrich
  • Well cap method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7469742
    Abstract: A gas well cap seal assembly adapted to seal the casing bowl of a gas well and to pressurize the annulus region between the inner surface of the well bore and the outer surface of the well casing which is filled with wet cement. The pressurized annulus aids in the prevention of forming gas bubbles and gas leakage paths in the annulus region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventor: Lance Earl Larsen
  • Hoop body apparatus
    Patent number: 7462770
    Abstract: A composite drum hoop. The composite drum hoop has a first body section. The first body section is configured to attach to a drum. A second body section attaches to the first body section. The second body section is arranged on the circular rim of the first body section to preserve the circular rim from a drumstick impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventor: Ronn Dunnett
  • Chain assembly
    Patent number: 7461501
    Abstract: An assembly comprising a plurality of linked members configured to inter-operate with a cord member. The plurality of link members are interconnected such that the body of one link member passes through the inner surface defining a void of the other link member. In this way, each link member is connected to its adjacent neighbor. A load-bearing flexible cord member is configured to interoperate with the plurality of link members in such a way that a portion of the cord member passes through the inner surface defining a void of a least one of the link members. This provides an improved attachment method over existing chains, and individual cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventor: Curtis B. Bajema
  • Interactive sporting event game
    Patent number: 7451986
    Abstract: A game that involves cards or other point indicating items where players observe a sporting event such as football and if certain actions occur in the sporting event that correlate to a prearranged list, players are awarded cards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventor: Scott Thrasher
  • Modular insertion trigger method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7421937
    Abstract: A trigger assembly comprising a housing adapted to mount a trigger, hammer and sear therein. The housing has an adjustment feature adapted to fixedly mount the housing within the trigger chamber portion of the firearm. The trigger assembly is particularly conducive for an AR-15 type rifle and the various sear engagement surfaces are adapted to be adjustable irrespective of the various dimensions and tolerances of the underlying firearm. A safety system is employed that adjustably allows proper engagement of the trigger tail to properly engage and disengage the safety mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventor: John Gangl
  • Litter for animals other than domestic cats
    Patent number: 7407610
    Abstract: Particulate absorbent materials having a size and bulk density range that is conducive to provide a litter for animals that do not bury their eliminations. Where the granular material is sufficiently large and dense to not be discharged from a bin containing the granular material. Each granule has a smooth exterior that will not hang on to the hair or hide of the animal discharging their eliminations. Furthers the granules are of sufficient size and weight to not get stuck in the footing of the animal. The preferred characteristics of the material is having a width of 6 mm-12 mm and having an aspect ratio substantially between 1-1 and 1-6 where the granular substance has a bulk density greater than 12 pounds per cubic foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Inventor: Doug E. Ellis
  • Fishing rod holder apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7406795
    Abstract: A fishing rod retention device adapted to have a J-hook member rotate about a slotted region so when the fishing rod is in a stored location it is substantially retained therein and the fisherman with ease can remove the rod from a stored location to a removed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Inventor: William L. Follmar
  • Cutter insert gum modification method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7401537
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating a cutter ring adapted to be used in tunnel boring operations; forming an initial cutter ring and heat treating the cutter ring prior to a laser client process; applying an alloy to the surface of the cutter ring adjacent to cutting elements by a laser cladding process whereby the cutting elements have insufficient heat transfer from the laser cutting process to reduce their hardness properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventor: David Krauter
  • Toroidal engine method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7398757
    Abstract: A rotary motion device having piston valves that define an open region that are adapted to engage a power tooth of the power ring as the power ring rotates around the piston valves and the piston valves rotate about their own separate axis that is fixed with respect to the base housing of the device. The power ring is provided with radially inward and outward ports in one form that are adapted to communicate with radially inward and outward ports of a static member of the device. The ports are utilized to compress and expand a gas and in one form are utilized for an internal combustion chamber to create an internal combustion rotary motion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Ryan T. Bowley
  • Multi-purpose hand tool method & apparatus
    Patent number: 7334502
    Abstract: A combination tool comprising first and second sections designated a “hammer section” and a “wrench section” which as their names suggest, have a hammer function and a wrench function, respectively. These two sections are releasably and pivotally connected to one another at a pivot location so that these cooperate to function as pliers. The tool also accomplishes other functions. The handles of each of these sections each have a storage section for other components such as screw drivers, socket wrenches, a cutter, a can opener, a bottle opener, and other functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Durkee
  • Shelf section and method
    Patent number: 7331296
    Abstract: A shelf section either having a bottle holding region or a central wood member supporting a platform and adapted to fit against a wall section where there are exposed 2 by 4 wooden posts at spaced intervals. The shelf section has a horizontal platform, part of which is positioned between adjacent 2 by 4 posts, and the other part extending outwardly from the posts. A pair of mounting flanges attach to the outer surfaces of the 2 by 4s, and a pair of braces extend between the flanges and the platform. The shelf section is designed to be made from a single metal sheet cut to the appropriate dimensions and configuration, and is arranged so that a plurality of shelf sections can next within one another for storage, transportation, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventor: Harry A. Wood
  • Mandolin stainless steel food slicer
    Patent number: D559635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Vincent Wong
  • Seat support
    Patent number: D560412
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventor: Dennis Fuchs
  • Bipedal motion assisting device
    Patent number: D567720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Gary Graham
  • Paper towel dispenser
    Patent number: D568655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Global Plastics
    Inventors: Matthew Friesen, Brad Friesen, John Friesen, Andrew Tien-man Ng
  • Inflatable kayak
    Patent number: D585012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Walker Bay Boats
    Inventor: Stefano Rista