Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm James E. Brunton
  • Methods and apparatus for the dimensional measurement of livestock using a single camera
    Patent number: 7039220
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring target animals, including livestock animals and full carcasses, and more specifically livestock animals such as cattle and hogs using a single camera system. More particularly, the method of the invention is directed toward obtaining key measurements of the target animal, such as animal weight, animal hip height and animal hip width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: C-Scan, L.L.P.
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel
  • Protective barrier
    Patent number: 7037110
    Abstract: A protective barrier that can be removably fitted over a dental instrument to protect against the transfer of contaminants from one dental patient to another via the dental instrument. The protective barrier, when in use will generally replicate the ergonomic features found on the outer surface of the dental instrument. The barrier is constructed from two mating half portions that include interior chambers and are adapted for placement over and in proximate contact with at least a portion of the outer surface of a dental instrument. The interior chambers of each half portion uniquely contain a yieldably deformable cushion-like elastomer such as polyurethane foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventor: Gregory Van Hale
  • Ultraviolet lighting platform
    Patent number: 7030392
    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: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Alex Waluszko
  • Level stamp
    Patent number: 7028413
    Abstract: A spirit level which includes an easy to operate, built in stamping mechanism that can be used by the individual user to mark a level line on a surface located adjacent the spirit level, such as a wall against which the level is engaged. The spirit level includes a plurality of conveniently located push pads that can be operated by the user to move a pre-inked stamping member from a normally retracted positioned into an extended marking position in engagement with a surface to be marked if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Louis F. Filipescu
  • Ankle treating apparatus and method of using same
    Patent number: 7004920
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating ankle pain, ankle sprains and ankle swelling. The apparatus includes the strategically located pressure imparting pads which are applied over the ankle of the user in a manner to provide focused anterior pain relieving pressure to the ankle. The apparatus when in place about the users ankle, permits substantially full ankle function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Donald O. Fareed
  • Trophy construction
    Patent number: 7001668
    Abstract: An award construction that includes a decorative member, a supporting base for supporting the decorative member and an alternate means for interconnecting the decorative member with the supporting base. More particularly, in one form of the invention, the base portion of the decorative member includes a peripheral portion having a locking rim than can be lockably interconnected with a yieldably deformable locking assembly that is affixed to and extends upwardly from the upper surface of the supporting base. In another form of the invention, the identical base portion of the decorative member can be interconnected with the support base by means of a threaded rod which is threadably received within a threaded bore formed in the base portion of the decorative member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.
    Inventor: John Banman
  • Stent with combined distal protection device
    Patent number: 6997943
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for introducing a stent into a region of a major blood vessel within the human body in a manner which substantially reduces the risk of embolic material escaping to the vessel and causing a blockage at a downstream location. A uniquely designed stent delivery catheter includes a central lumen through which a guide wire travels. The central lumen is provided with a valve means that is operable by the guide wire and when moved into a closed position by withdrawal of the guide wire, functions to prevent the flow of loose debris toward the proximal end of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventors: Don W. Lee, Chung H. Lee
  • Wake tower and method of making same
    Patent number: 6986321
    Abstract: An attractive wake tower assembly of a unique, generally U-Shaped configuration that can be readily pivotally mounted on powerboats of various constructions to enable the wake tower assembly to be pivoted from an upstanding to a lowered position. The wake tower assembly is of a high-strength, simple construction that does not interfere with the visibility of the boat operator. Each of the side members of the assembly has an upper portion and a lower portion, each of which is generally oval in cross section. The lower portion of each of the side members have a first width and the upper portion of each of the side members have a first width; and a bight portion interconnecting the upper portions of the sides, the bight portion being generally circular in cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Metcalf
  • Apparatus for gliding over snow
    Patent number: 6983952
    Abstract: A universal snow boot and binding for use in connection with either snow skiing or snow boarding which is easy to use and provides quick, easy and positive interconnection of the snow boot with the upper surface of the ski or snow-board. A unique feature of the invention is to use magnetic forces in cooperation with a novel mechanical locking mechanism to removably affix the snow boot to the ski or snowboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: Eugene Golling
  • Stent with combined distal protection device
    Patent number: 6981984
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for introducing a stent into a region of a major blood vessel within the human body in a manner which substantially reduces the risk of embolic material escaping to the vessel and causing a blockage at a downstream location. A uniquely designed stent delivery catheter includes a central lumen through which a guide wire travels. The central lumen is provided with a valve means that is operable by the guide wire and when moved into a closed position by withdrawal of the guide wire, functions to prevent the flow of loose debris toward the proximal end of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventor: Don W. Lee
  • Detachment tool
    Patent number: 6976405
    Abstract: A detachment tool for use in detaching a detachable part from a two-part article having a fixed part and a detachable part. The detachment tool uniquely enables persons having impaired motor skills, persons having hand muscular difficulties and persons suffering from certain disabling conditions such as arthritis, to readily remove detachable parts from various types of two-part articles such as articles adapted for dispensing certain types of medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Medical Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Schaeffer
  • Apparatus and methods for the volumetric and dimensional measurement of livestock
    Patent number: 6974373
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the physical characteristics of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs. The apparatus of the invention includes a plurality of strategically positioned cameras that are used to obtain data concerning volumetric, curvilinear (surface) and linear measurements of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs and the full carcasses thereof. In accordance with the method of the invention, the data is analyzed to provide information that substantially assists the commercial producer of livestock animals in producing a high-quality end product for the consumer while adding profitability to the enterprise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Geissler Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel
  • Stent with combined distal protection device
    Patent number: 6972030
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for introducing a stent into a region of a major blood vessel within the human body in a manner which substantially reduces the risk of embolic material escaping to the vessel and causing a blockage at a downstream location. Additionally, the apparatus includes a uniquely designed stent delivery catheter having a central lumen through which a guide wire travels, the central lumen being provided with a valve means that is operable by the guide wire and when moved into a closed position by withdrawal of the guide wire, functions to prevent the flow of loose debris toward the proximal end of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventors: Don W. Lee, Chung H. Lee
  • Method and apparatus for restoring and stabilizing motion picture film
    Patent number: 6969581
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for restoring to chemical stability motion picture film having an acetate base which is suffering, or which may begin to suffer, from the deterioration generally referred to as “vinegar syndrome.” The method allows films to be treated and stabilized without applying a liquid to their surfaces and without immersing them in any liquid. Instead, vapors emitted from a specially prepared, heated chemical solution permeate the film base and begin chemical reactions which ultimately restore the film. The process can be used on film that has begun to deteriorate, or it can be used, as a preventative measure, on apparently healthy film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: George E. Wagner
  • Tire inspection apparatus
    Patent number: 6935170
    Abstract: A tire inspection apparatus for detecting defects in tubeless truck tires. The apparatus includes a support base having first, second and third supports, the first and third supports being pivotable between a first position and a second position. A wheel assembly is rotatably supported on each of the first and third supports of the support base with each wheel assembly having an upper portion and a removably interconnected, axially aligned second portion. A connector arrangement is provided on each wheel assembly for removably interconnecting together the first and second portions of the assembly and a lifting apparatus is mounted on the second support of the support base for lifting the first portion of the wheel assembly and for moving the first portion of the wheel assembly into and out of alignment with the second portion of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventors: Bruce L Saunders, Jerry M. Hignight
  • Photo album
    Patent number: D513418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventor: Pauline E. Jackson
  • Golf putter head
    Patent number: D515646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Dale Perry
  • Belt removal tool
    Patent number: D515885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Crush Master Grinding Corp., Inc.
    Inventors: Al Durousseau, Lyle Larson
  • PDA mount
    Patent number: D517557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Brassard
  • Photo album
    Patent number: D518519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Pauline E. Jackson