Patents Represented by Attorney James Ray & Associates, LLC
  • Patent number: 8220645
    Abstract: A desk organizer device having a housing member disposed on a substantially hollow base member having open front and back ends. A plurality of compartments disposed on and within the housing member for storing a plurality of items. An electric pencil sharpener, a digital touch screen, a tape dispenser, and at least one of cork board, foam material, and apertures for holding items being located on the housing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Henry Robinson
  • Patent number: 8066268
    Abstract: The present invention can be used to hold one's screw driving bits directly on the tool so a specific bit can easily be found and employed as needed. Each holder may be produced from a heavy duty plastic or rubber. There may be approximately 8-10 openings for assorted bits, which allow 16-20 different bits to be inserted. The bits may stick out the top and bottom of the holder so a user may see exactly what type each is.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventors: Charles E. Brauer, Mary A. Brauer, legal representative
  • Patent number: 8063813
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method of detecting, locating, and suppressing electronic devices, specifically IEDs. This RF emission measurement device in some embodiments can also be considered a system for RF emission measurement, location, and suppression. In some embodiments the apparatus comprises a high sensitivity receiver for receiving and analyzing electronic emissions. In other embodiments the apparatus comprises a high sensitivity receiver and an electromagnetic source for illuminating, and/or suppressing an electromagnetic device. The electromagnetic source could be any electromagnetic emitter known in the art, for example a magnetron or an adjustable wideband electromagnetic emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Nokomis, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter J. Keller
  • Patent number: 8033533
    Abstract: An air spring actuated brake assembly for a railway vehicle braking system is provided which comprises an air spring disposed between a mounting member for attachment to the rigid structure of the braking system and a push rod attached thereto for longitudinal movement in an outward direction upon actuation thereof to initiate a braking sequence of the railway vehicle braking system. The air spring actuated brake assembly of the present invention allows for improved control of the brake shoe forces including visual travel measurement indication which is especially desirable during light load conditions. Additionally the air spring actuated brake assembly of the invention allows for the visual inspection and simple replacement of an inflatable spring should an air leak in the actuator occur. Currently used brake assemblies employing cylinder type actuators may be retrofitted with the air spring actuator of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: WABTEC Holding Corp.
    Inventors: Michael E. Ring, Gary L. Voong, Eric S. Graves, Frank E. Tinch
  • Patent number: 8032999
    Abstract: In combination with a crank assembly, the improvement comprising an apparatus for improving operation of the crank assembly. The apparatus includes an elongated extension member having each of a predetermined shape, a first predetermined length and formed of a first predetermined material, such predetermined shape includes a projection on one end thereof for engagement with one end of the crank assembly. A rotatable handle member is disposed around at least a portion of the elongated extension member, such rotatable handle member having a second predetermined length and formed of a second predetermined material. There is a means for securing the rotatable handle member to the elongated handle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Brian H. Herd