Patents Represented by Attorney J. Bennett Mullinax

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  • 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
  • Radiation-resistant microorganism
    Patent number: 7736887
    Abstract: An isolated and purified bacterium is provided which was isolated from a high-level radioactive waste site of mixed waste. The isolate has the ability to degrade a wide variety of organic contaminants while demonstrating high tolerance to ionizing radiation. The organism is uniquely suited to bioremediation of a variety or organic contaminants while in the presence of ionizing radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Carl B. Fliermans
  • Pneumatic conveyance apparatus and process
    Patent number: 7708504
    Abstract: A pneumatic nozzle capable of removing dry solid debris, liquids, and mixtures of solid and liquid waste is provided. The pneumatic nozzle uses a pressurized gas stream to push materials through the nozzle. The force of a pressurized gas stream provides a partial vacuum to allow material to be introduced into an opening of a nozzle via a slight suction force. Thereafter, individual particles and materials introduced into the pneumatic nozzle are pushed by a stream of pressurized gas through the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Frank M. Heckendorn, Athneal D. Matzolf, Kevin R. Hera
  • Tumor and mutation suppressing plant extract
    Patent number: 7691417
    Abstract: A compound derived from an extract of vegetative tissue of plants of the Genus Shortia demonstrates antitcarcinogenic potential by inhibiting the growth and development formation of tumors in living tissue in response to an organism known to cause the initiation of tumors in living tissue and by reducing mutation rates in living tissues exposed to a known mutagen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Clemson University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Sandra L. Gray, N. Dwight Camper
  • Warming apparatus for motorcyclist
    Patent number: 7690048
    Abstract: An apparatus for warming a motorcyclist is provided. The apparatus includes a body that has an outer surface. The body has a shin portion and an adjacent lateral cnemis portion. The body has an end located at the lateral cnemis portion. The body has an upper edge and a lower edge that both terminate at the end. The end is in oblique orientation to both the upper edge and the lower edge. Additionally, a lip extends from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Jerry W. Brandt
  • Hollow porous-wall glass microspheres for hydrogen storage
    Patent number: 7666807
    Abstract: A porous wall hollow glass microsphere is provided having a diameter range of between 1 to 200 microns, a density of between 1.0 to 2.0 gm/cc, a porous-wall structure having wall openings defining an average pore size of between 10 to 1000 angstroms, and which contains therein a hydrogen storage material. The porous-wall structure facilitates the introduction of a hydrogen storage material into the interior of the porous wall hollow glass microsphere. In this manner, the resulting hollow glass microsphere can provide a membrane for the selective transport of hydrogen through the porous walls of the microsphere, the small pore size preventing gaseous or liquid contaminants from entering the interior of the hollow glass microsphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Leung K. Heung, Ray F. Schumacher, George G. Wicks
  • Textile process and product
    Patent number: 7638444
    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: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Preferred Finishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle R. Bullock, Norman James Sanders, Jr.
  • Dock donning assist device
    Patent number: 7634862
    Abstract: An apparatus for aiding in the donning of a foot covering is provided. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a base supported by the floor with a surface oriented at an angle to the floor so that it is not parallel to the floor. The surface has an area sufficient for contact with at least a portion of the bottom of a foot of a user. A foot covering retaining member is provided and is carried by the base. The foot covering retaining member is configured for receiving a foot covering and holding open an opening of the foot covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Inventor: Norman F Cockman
  • Bearing plate for use in an anchor assembly and related method
    Patent number: 7635240
    Abstract: A bearing plate for use in an anchor assembly and associated method are provided. The bearing plate may have a body with a middle portion with a helical configuration about an axis. Leading and trailing portions are also included on either end of the middle portion. An upper leading portion surface may extend an angular distance from 5° to 45° about the axis. The upper leading and middle portion surfaces may extend at different rates in the axial direction per extension about the axis in order to reduce friction on the leading portion during insertion. Additionally or alternatively, the middle portion of the body may be tapered and/or included a rounded outer edge in order to reduce friction during insertion and/or to increase ease of manufacture. A method of putting together an anchor assembly in the field in order to achieve a desired bearing capacity is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Inventor: W. Allen Gantt, Jr.
  • Food kiosk
    Patent number: D607231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Amaloo
  • Air hammer with quick change chuck
    Patent number: D608176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Professional Tools Products, LLC
    Inventor: Richard Heidelberger
  • Simulated bark siding
    Patent number: D608914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Inventor: Phillip Daniel Heatherly
  • Putter head
    Patent number: D609762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: T. P. Mills Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David F. Mills
  • Engine recoil handle
    Patent number: D611411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Wesley Harmelink
  • Bobbin winder
    Patent number: D611516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Prym Consumer USA Inc.
    Inventors: George McConnell Davison, III, Peter Arthur Meier, Timothy Adam Craig, Jason Reed Rogge, Colin Derek Curry, Casey Anne Tustin, Thomas Giese
  • Wheel dolly for transmission jacks
    Patent number: D613022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Compac Hydraulik A/S
    Inventor: Varney Kisendal Laursen
  • Sneeze guard
    Patent number: D613970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Michael A. Switzer
  • Hourglass carton
    Patent number: D616739
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Evergreen Packaging , Inc.
    Inventor: Roderick William Kalberer
  • Boom arm
    Patent number: D617781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • 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