Patents Represented by Law Firm Hughes & Multer
  • Juice extractors
    Patent number: 5495795
    Abstract: Apparatus for extracting juice from comestibles such as fruits and vegetables. The extractor has a base which includes a motor with a vertically oriented output shaft and a housing for the motor. A blade basket detachably mounted on and driven by the output shaft comminutes the comestibles and extracts their juice, and a juice bowl surrounding the blade basket collects the juice. A safety interlock keeps the motor from being turned on unless the juice bowl is locked to the base of the juice extractor and a blade basket isolating cover is locked to the juice bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Trillium Health Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Harrison, Bong-Sool Kim, Robert D. Lamson
  • Spray texturing apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5489048
    Abstract: A method for applying a spray texture material to a wall surface utilizing an aerosol container for the texture material, along with discharge tubes through which the material is dispensed. By using tubes of different cross-sectional area, the spray patterns of the material can be made with smaller and larger particle size within more precisely controlled limits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: DJS&T Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tyron
  • Butter products
    Patent number: 5487913
    Abstract: Reduced fat content butter products prepared from dairy cream. Lecithin and/or a stabilizer can be added to the dairy cream to optimize the product. Dairy products--milk, skim milk, and dairy fats--are employed as required to adjust the fat content of the product; and optional ingredients may be added to, inter alia: adjust the texture of the product, inhibit oxidation and otherwise extend shelf life, alter color, and enhance flavor. The product may have a fat content low enough to qualify it as a reduced fat or even a light (or lite) butter. The product may have the firmness of conventional firm butter or be spreadable at refrigeration temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Creamery Hollow U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Fackrell, Lorenzo P. Griffeth
  • Drill and countersink assembly and method
    Patent number: 5482410
    Abstract: A drill and countersink tool having a drill bit member fixedly attached to a mounting member. The mounting member has exterior threads by which it is ajustably mounted in a countersink member in a manner that the drill bit extends downwardly from the countersink member. A lock nut is threaded onto the mounting member to come into locking engagement with the countersink member. By loosingly the lock nut, the position of the drill bit and the mounting member can be adjusted for different drill lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Inventor: Frank J. Chambers
  • Method for allowing selective access to the interior of fluid containment structures
    Patent number: 5481790
    Abstract: A system for mounting access plates for covering an access opening onto storage tanks and the like. A backing plate assembly comprising two semi-circular, rigid backing plates is provided. The backing plates are passed individually into the interior of the tank where the backing plate assembly is reconfigured. The backing plate assembly located within the interior of the tank provides a solid structure that can be used to anchor the access plate onto the tank wall over the opening. Interior and exterior gaskets are used to create a fluidtight seal around the opening and to facilitate assembly of the mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Clarus Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Koreis, Monte M. Koreis
  • Liquid removal apparatus and method for wood pulp
    Patent number: 5482594
    Abstract: A pulp dewatering and washing apparatus comprising a pressure vessel in which is contained a table assembly having a foraminous surface, in the form of a conveying belt, on which a pulp slurry is deposited. A differential pressure chamber in the table assembly is vented to a lower pressure location to cause a pressure differential across the pulp slurry to cause dewatering. Also, wash water is deposited on the dewatered pulp in sequential cycles to accomplish washing. A contact plate is provided to press the pulp slurry to aid in dewatering. The conveying belt of the table assembly on which the pulp slurry is deposited is stationary during the dewatering and washing, and then after the pressure differential between the vessel and the pressure differential chamber is reduced to zero, the conveyor belt moves the dewatered and washed slurry to a discharge location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Inventor: Reijo Salminen
  • Overhead cranes having collision avoidance capabilities
    Patent number: 5481248
    Abstract: An apparatus controlling an overhead crane in a manner that reduces the likelihood that the crane and objects suspended therefrom will contact another object. This apparatus comprises a standard control panel for controlling the speed and direction of the crane based on a plurality of operator control signals and a collision avoidance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Brian A. Kruh
  • Crab pot
    Patent number: 5478273
    Abstract: A crab pot having improved yield. A traditional commercial crab pot comprises a trigger structure that rotates between open and closed positions. The crabs enter the trap by pushing trigger members inwardly as the crabs pass through a trap opening. The trigger members are prevented from swinging outwardly, so crabs should not be able to leave through the trap opening. To bias the trigger structure into the closed position, the trigger structure comprises a counterweight member that biases the trigger members into a position where they span the trap opening and prevent egress of crabs. A protection structure is provided which prevents crabs from interfering with the operation of the trigger structure. The protection structure prevents the crabs from interfering either with the portions of the trigger members which extend below the trap opening and/or the counterweight member located above the trap opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: HiTec Potworks, Inc.
    Inventor: Harvey Ives
  • Honey products
    Patent number: 5468513
    Abstract: Honey butters prepared from a honey and dairy cream. Lecithin and/or a stabilizer can be added to the dairy cream to optimize the product. Dairy products--milk, skim milk, and dairy fats--are employed as required to adjust the fat content of the product; and optional ingredients may be added to, inter alia: adjust the texture of the product, inhibit oxidation and otherwise extend shelf life, alter color, and enhance flavor. The product may have a fat content low enough to qualify it as a reduced fat or even a light (or lite) honey butter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Creamery Hollow U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Fackrell, Lorenzo P. Griffeth
  • Supersonic jet engine installation and method with sound suppressing nozzle
    Patent number: 5463866
    Abstract: A supersonic jet engine having a nozzle section into which ambient air can be selectively introduced for a noise suppressing mode of operation, with this ambient air being intermixed with engine exhaust flow, through passageway segments. Flow modulating plugs or vanes are positioned at the exhaust end of engine exhaust outlet segments in a mixing section, and these are operated during noise suppression mode to match engine requirements. There is a final nozzle section which during the noise suppressing mode is opened to present a relatively large cross sectional flow area to accommodate the mixed flow.During the non-noise suppressing mode, the final nozzle has a convergent/divergent configuration to control flow, and the plug or vane flow modulating means are positioned to permit unrestricted flow from the engine exhaust outlet segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Garry W. Klees
  • Cover for a tray jack
    Patent number: 5462103
    Abstract: Disposable covers for tray jacks and waste containers. These covers have an aesthetically pleasing segment which conceals the tray jack or container and a second, integral segment. In tray jack applications of the invention, the integral segment provides a receptacle for trash and other wastes. And, in container applications of the invention, the second, integral segment provides an inner liner for the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Inventor: Gerald I. Effa
  • Campfire water heating apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5460161
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for heating and delivering water by use of a campfire, comprising drawing water from a first kettle through a supply hose to a heat exchanger that is placed in the campfire. The water in the heat exchanger boils to cause a discharge of water upwardly through a delivery tube to a collecting kettle, after which the pressure in the heat exchanger drops to cause a further supply of water to be drawn from the supply kettle to the heat exchanger. Thus, quantities of hot water (e.g. a cupful in each quantity) can be discharged at short intervals (45 seconds or so) to supply cups of hot water for a beverage such as coffee, tea, etc. Other embodiments are arranged to draw water from a lower location up to the heat exchanger and then pump the water upwardly to a storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventors: Mark Englehart, Rick Siemens
  • Stringed musical instrument
    Patent number: D363080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Inventor: Brett L. Smith
  • Stamp pad container
    Patent number: D363303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Winston
  • Novelty pencil
    Patent number: D363740
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Inventor: Steven R. Quimby
  • Water craft
    Patent number: D364139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventor: Timothy A. Niemier
  • Combined hand stamp mount and rubber stamp
    Patent number: D364183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Winston
  • Combined rubber stamp and display card
    Patent number: D364417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Winston
  • Water craft
    Patent number: D364599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Ocean Kayak, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory M. Barton
  • Mounting assembly for multiple ink pads
    Patent number: D367291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Winston