Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm James E. Brunton
  • Article grasping device
    Patent number: 7178845
    Abstract: A compact, readily portable handheld article grasping apparatus for grasping articles such as door handles, gate handles, mailbox handles and the like. The apparatus includes a retractable gripping arm having a hook-like extremity for grasping objects. The gripping arm can be stowed when the article is being transported and quickly and easily deployed when the apparatus is to be used. When the article grasping arm is in a stowed configuration, the apparatus can be conveniently carried in the users pocket or purse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Metzger, Jeff Metzger
  • Jar opener
    Patent number: 7172489
    Abstract: A jar opening apparatus for opening a jar having a screw-on lid which comprises a base having a jar supporting surface, a generally vertically extending guide column connected to the base and a carriage assembly connected to the guide for movement relative to the guide between a first raised position and a second lowered position. The carriage assembly comprises a carriage; a lid engaging member connected to the carriage for engaging the screw-on lid when the carriage is in the second position, and rotating means for imparting rotation to the lid engaging member. The rotating means uniquely comprises a drive screw connected to the carriage and a cooperating driven tube connected to the lid engaging member. A novel operating mechanism is operably associated with the carriage for moving the carriage between the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventor: Michael P. Flanagan
  • Multichannel fluid delivery device
    Patent number: 7169128
    Abstract: A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, oncolytics, hormones, steroids, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from a plurality of prefilled containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser uniquely includes a plurality of stored energy source that are provided in the form of compressible-expandable members of novel construction that provide the force necessary to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from a plurality of device reservoirs. The apparatus further includes a plurality of fluid flow control assemblies that precisely control the flow of the medicament solutions from the plurality of device reservoirs to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: BioQuiddity, Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Alan Langerud
  • Apparatus for maintaining separation of small laundry items
    Patent number: 7163337
    Abstract: A compartmentalized laundry bag for washing and drying small laundry items. The bag includes a collapsible mesh body having a closeable top portion, a bottom portion and a central portion. A flexible mesh bottom wall is connected to the bottom portion of the mesh body and further includes first, second, third, and fourth mesh partition walls which are disposed interiorly of the mesh body and are interconnected together at a location proximate the axial center line of the mesh body. The laundry bag also includes a drawstring arrangement for closing the top portion of the mesh body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventor: Errol D. Penson
  • Methods and apparatus for image transfer
    Patent number: 7111915
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for imprinting high quality images on non-planar surfaces, including the surfaces of various types of three-dimensional articles, such as baseball bats, formed from a number of different types of materials. In the preferred method of the invention, the non-planar surfaces of the three-dimensional articles are printed using a uniquely modified ink jet image transfer technique. The apparatus of the invention includes a ink jet printer coupled with a novel article positioning apparatus which functions to support a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart articles, to move a selected one of the circumferentially spaced articles into proximity with the ink jet printer and to controllably rotate the selected one of the circumferentially spaced articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventors: Raul Martinez, Randy La Caze
  • Seating unit with retractable footrest
    Patent number: 7108329
    Abstract: An extendable, retractable footrest assembly for use in combination with a seat having a backrest portion and a seat portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. The footrest assembly is disposed proximate the lower surface of the seat portion and is readily movable from a first stowed position beneath upper surface of the seat portion to a second deployed position. The foot support assembly includes a subassembly that comprises a pair of side support members that support a pivotally movable footrest that is movable from a stowed position between the side support members to a deployed position wherein it extends forwardly of the side support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Ultraviolet lighting platform
    Patent number: 7081637
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for genomic or proteomic research to visualize fluorescent labeled DNA, RNA or protein samples that have been separated for documentation and analysis. The apparatus includes a novel radiation source for uniformly irradiating the samples which comprises a grid constructed from a continuous, serpentine shaped ultraviolet light producing tube that is strategically formed to provide a multiplicity of side-by-side, immediately adjacent irradiating segments. In one form of the invention the apparatus also includes a first conversion plate that is carried by the housing at a location intermediate the radiation source and the sample supporting platform for converting the radiation emitted from the source to radiation at a second wavelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventor: Alex Waluszko
  • Collision safety device having a breakaway shear coupling
    Patent number: 7056056
    Abstract: A collision safety device having a breakaway coupling. The collision safety device comprises first and second post segments. A first shear plate is attached to the first post segment and a second shear plate is attached to the second post segment. The first shear plate has a first contact surface and the second shear plate has a second contact surface opposite the first contact surface. The first and second shear plates are releasably attached by a breakaway coupling including a band. Friction between the shear plates and strength of the band are adjustable such that the upper post is released from the lower post when subjected to a pre-selected collision force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Wiegand, Stuart E. Larsen
  • Seat headrest
    Patent number: 7040705
    Abstract: An adjustable headrest that provides both support and comfort to the user and one that can be used in connection with furniture including household and office furniture and also in connection with various types of passenger vehicles. The headrest includes slide means for permitting easy height adjustment of the headrest and also includes locking means for securely locking the headrest in a desired elevated position. Further, the headrest includes easily adjustable, wing-like, side-support members that are pivotally connected to a centrally located, vertically adjustable head support member by means of constant torque hinges and also includes easily adjustable chin support members that are pivotally connected to the side support members by means of constant torque hinges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Photo album
    Patent number: D523079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: Pauline E. Jackson
  • Dolphin pillow
    Patent number: D525065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: John Coppola
  • Sausage casing die
    Patent number: D525271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Michael DiBella
  • Connector bracket
    Patent number: D526558
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Inventor: Bradford C. Banta
  • Award plaque
    Patent number: D526594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Company
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Cart
    Patent number: D527158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: James H. Steinmeyer
  • Eye fluid dispenser
    Patent number: D531052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Inventor: Don W. Lee
  • Swivel mount
    Patent number: D533053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Brassard
  • Single connector mounting structure
    Patent number: D533054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Brassard
  • Two connector mounting structure
    Patent number: D533055
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Brassard
  • Mobile
    Patent number: D535909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Company
    Inventor: John Banman