Patents Represented by Attorney J. Bennett Mullinax, LLC

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  • Reconfigurable travel trailer
    Patent number: 7810866
    Abstract: A travel trailer is provided. The travel trailer may include first and second bed platforms. The platforms are capable of being positioned in a travel configuration for use during transport of the travel trailer. A camping pod is included that has tent fabric. The camping pod is capable of being positioned in a travel configuration in which the camping pod is located above the first bed platform and the second bed platform when the platforms are positioned in the travel configuration. Also, the first bed platform and second bed platform are capable of being positioned in a camping configuration for use when the tent fabric is positioned to form a tent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Sylvansport, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Dempsey, Gregory K. Mundt, Thomas W. Reeder
  • Lure skirt
    Patent number: 7805880
    Abstract: A lure skirt which comprises a two piece central unit of a first component of a first collar and a raised male hub where the raised male hub has an orifice at its center and a second component of a second collar and a raised female hub where the raised female hub has an orifice at its center and is sized to accept the male hub. Multiple individual strands or multiple block strands are secured to either the first collar or the second collar or both the first and second collars by an adhesive. The male hub is affixed inside said female hub and multiple strands radiate out from the central unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventors: Daryl W. Greene, Van Truong
  • Marine engine exhaust system
    Patent number: 7803026
    Abstract: A marine engine exhaust system is provided. One exemplary embodiment of the system includes first and second manifolds. A first gas is transferred through a first conduit from the first manifold and is isolated from cooling water through at least a portion of the first conduit. A second conduit is in fluid communication with the second manifold and allows a second gas to be transferred through that is isolated from cooling water through a portion of its length. The first and second conduits are in fluid communication with a third conduit in which the first and second gases merge. Cooling water is merged with either the first or second gas, or both, in the first and second conduits before the first gas and second gas merge in the third conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co.
    Inventor: Mark C. McKinney
  • Ultrasonic liquid level detector
    Patent number: 7802470
    Abstract: An ultrasonic liquid level detector for use within a shielded container, the detector being tubular in shape with a chamber at its lower end into which liquid from in the container may enter and exit, the chamber having an ultrasonic transmitter and receiver in its top wall and a reflector plate or target as its bottom wall whereby when liquid fills the chamber a complete medium is then present through which an ultrasonic wave may be transmitted and reflected from the target thus signaling that the liquid is at chamber level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Dennis M. Kotz, William R. Hinz
  • Textile process and product
    Patent number: 7794791
    Abstract: A method for treating textile fabrics is described in which there is applied to a fabric a first treatment composition comprising a fluorochemical textile treating agent. A second treatment composition is applied to one side of the fabric such that a layer of the second treatment composition is formed on that side subsequent to a drying step. A polymeric film is then adhered to the formed layer. The process and the resulting product are characterized in that no formaldehyde of formaldehydic compounds are used in the treatment compositions or the film, and a formaldehyde scavenger is included in at least one of the treatment compositions. The resulting fabric is environmentally friendly and exhibits a high degree of soil and water resistance without sacrificing aesthetic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Preferred Finishing, Inc
    Inventors: Kyle R. Bullock, Norman James Sanders
  • Reconfigurable travel trailer
    Patent number: 7789452
    Abstract: A travel trailer is provided. The travel trailer may include a camping pod that contains tent fabric. The travel trailer may also have a telescoping member that is configured for raising and lowering the camping pod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Sylvansport, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Dempsey, Gregory K. Mundt, Thomas W. Reeder
  • Drum lid removal tool
    Patent number: 7779729
    Abstract: A tool for removing the lid of a metal drum wherein the lid is clamped over the drum rim without protruding edges, the tool having an elongated handle with a blade carried by an angularly positioned holder affixed to the midsection of the handle, the blade being of selected width to slice between lid lip and the drum rim and, when the blade is so positioned, upward motion of the blade handle will cause the blade to pry the lip from the rim and allow the lid to be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Bernard M. Pella, Philip D. Smith
  • Cooling tray
    Patent number: 7780028
    Abstract: A cooling tray for keeping food cool is provided. The cooling tray has a body that at least partially defines a cooling chamber for a cooling medium. A lid is included and is located on one end of the body. A first container is releasably attachable to the lid. At least a portion of a side and a bottom of the first container are located in the cooling chamber when the first container is attached to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventor: Todd Michael Hoffine
  • Drive adapter for riding lawnmower
    Patent number: 7743590
    Abstract: An accessory drive attachment is provided. The accessory drive attachment may be attached to a lawnmower that has a hydrostatic transmission. The transmission system of the lawnmower may be used to drive a shaft of the accessory drive attachment. An accessory such as a leaf blower, air compressor, pressure washer, or electric generator may be attached to the accessory drive attachment and driven by the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Liquid Combustion Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Gidden, Douglas Lloyd Glass
  • Hair clip
    Patent number: 7735497
    Abstract: A hair clip is provided. The hair clip has a lower clip piece and an upper clip piece connected through a pivot connection with a hinge pin and coil spring. The upper clip piece has a bottom portion that defines a concavity portion for defining a hair holding space to hold hair in a bundled state. A finger is connected to the upper clip piece through a pivot connection and for holding hair in a bundled state. A guide loop is connected to a rear end portion of the finger through a pivot connection. The guide loop prevents hair from entering a joint portion defined by the finger and the upper clip piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: Chan Soo Kim
  • Equipment stand
    Patent number: D618222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Necklace organizer
    Patent number: D619394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Anita I. Crook
  • Strap clip
    Patent number: D619927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Prym Consumer USA Inc.
    Inventors: Allison Laurel Amis Guyton, Anna Marie Frey
  • Tool handle
    Patent number: D621237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: William Prym GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Andreas Papenfuss
  • Travel sewing tool
    Patent number: D621855
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Prym Consumer USA Inc.
    Inventors: George McConnell Davison, III, Peter Arthur Meier, Jason Reed Rogge, Colin Derek Curry, Casey Anne Tustin
  • Putter head
    Patent number: D623712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: T. P. Mills Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David F. Mills
  • Iron
    Patent number: D624265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Prym Consumer USA Inc.
    Inventor: Gwendolyn M. Edwards
  • Combined handle and cap for a sewing implement
    Patent number: D624568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: William Prym GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Andreas Papenfuss
  • Display panel for battery jumpstart
    Patent number: D625687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: International Specialty Services, Inc
    Inventors: Chad James, Richard Hulden
  • Top for tool box
    Patent number: D627534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Professional Tool Products, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Collins Wingerter