Patents Represented by Attorney Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP
  • Patent number: 6940043
    Abstract: Disclosed is a heating element which can also absorb gas, especially a heating element usable as an interior material for buildings which serves both as a heater and an absorber capable of absorbing harmful gas present in the room. This heating element comprises: a molded product comprising a high-temperature carbonized charcoal which has been carbonized at a temperature of about 800° C. or above; and at least two electrodes which can energize the molded product, wherein current is applied to the electrodes to generate heat. The molded product comprising a high-temperature carbonized charcoal, which has been carbonized at a temperature of about 800° C. or above is excellent as a heating element and, at the same time, has an excellent capacity capable of adsorbing various gases. Mixing a low-temperature carbonized charcoal, which has been carbonized at a temperature of about 500° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Sanei Kensetsu Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Komatsu, Ryusuke Nishimaki
  • Patent number: 6936790
    Abstract: An electric heat sealer for sealing workpieces such as plastic bags or the like includes a casing defining a battery chamber, a press bar pivotally connected to the casing, a sealing mechanism supported on a compression spring in a spring holder inside the casing, and a safety device. The sealing mechanism is electrically connected to produce heat for sealing the workpiece being put thereon when the press bar pressed against the sealing mechanism. The safety device breaks the electrical circuit when the apparatus is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventors: Shu Hui Chou, Richard Chang
  • Patent number: 6925868
    Abstract: Acoustic volume indicators comprise a resonator, a frequency detector, and an indicator. The resonator can be an impactor or a vibration generator. The detector responds to vibration signals provided from the tank wall, which signals will show a significant increase in amplitude at the resonant frequency of the tank and its contents. The detector can be an accelerometer designed to record the received signal. The recorded signal is converted/analyzed by the frequency detector, and is compared to a known preprogrammed specific frequency vs. volume characteristic of the tank. Various audible and/or visual output or indicator devices can be used to indicate whether the liquid volume measurements within or outside of a predetermined volume range based on the known tank characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Young Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Winston B. Young, Huey Wai
  • Patent number: 6911819
    Abstract: A rotary input for a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) system connects to a gear reduction system. The gear reduction produces a reduced rotary output in a rotary output member. The output member is threaded, and a nut is threaded onto the output member. Therefore, the nut translates as the rotary output member rotates. The armatures of one or more LVDTs attach to the nut. Each armature contains a magnetic member. As the nut translates along the threaded output member, the nut translates the armatures. Armature movement moves the magnetic members to create a differential voltage between the secondary coils of the LVDT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Kavlico Corporation
    Inventor: Sohail Tabrizi
  • Patent number: 6910734
    Abstract: A gaming machine comprising a seat, a main body portion that includes the seat, an arm pivotally connected to the main body portion, and a user interface attached to the arm and pivotal with respect to the seat, wherein the user interface is operable for gaming. In a preferred embodiment the seat and main body portion comprise an upholstered lounge chair and the user interface pivots in a generally vertical arc between first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Steelman Gaming Technology
    Inventor: Paul C. Steelman
  • Patent number: 6902426
    Abstract: A bicycle fork crown (10) or a fork crown cover (100) is disclosed having a connector holder (14, 114) with an inlet (18, 118) for receiving electrical cables (16a, 116a), and an outlet (20, 120) for receiving an electrical connector (22, 122). The connector holder (14, 114) retains the electrical connector (22, 122) and the electrical cables (16a, 16b) in a fixed position to facilitate installation and maintenance of the cables and the connection. The fork crown (10) or the fork crown cover (100) also includes a setting boss (12, 112) dimensioned to receive a connector cable terminal (28, 128). The connector cable terminal (28, 128) can be securely fastened to the setting boss (12, 112) by a fastening device (36, 136), such as a setting screw. In one embodiment of the invention, the fork crown (10) includes a rubber cover (150) that covers the terminal (28) and the electrical connector (22). In another embodiment of the invention, the fork crown cover (100) includes a pre-load adjuster cap (140).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Miyoshi, Masao Kojima
  • Patent number: 6890400
    Abstract: Overlaminated faceless PSA label constructions of this invention comprise a low material cost, thin prelaminate PSA construction having a layer of pressure-sensitive material disposed on a release surface of a removable substrate, and a nonblocking continuous film disposed over a surface of the layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive to render the pressure-sensitive adhesive tack free. An optically transparent overlaminate film layer is disposed over the nonblocking continuous film, and a printed indicia is interposed between the overlaminate film layer and nonblocking continuous film. The prelaminate PSA construction does not include a conventional facestock formed from paper, cardboard or plastic, and is highly conformable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: William F. Scholz, Eric Chen-nan Su, Norman A. Conti, Johannes Schut, David J. Scanlan, Steven J. Vargas, Ronald Ugolick, Jose Luis Mendez, Edward I. Sun
  • Patent number: 6860296
    Abstract: A bladder surge tank includes a liquid port, and a bladder disposed therein for providing a surge absorbing interface between liquid and pressurized gas within the tank. The bladder surge tank can be horizontally or vertically oriented. In a horizontal embodiment, the surge tank includes a nozzle system disposed horizontally therein that is separate from the liquid port and that is integrally joined to the interior wall. Such nozzle system includes a nozzle member positioned between the liquid port and the bladder, and comprises a plurality of perforations disposed therethrough. In a vertical embodiment, the surge tank includes a nozzle system disposed vertically therein that is part of the liquid port and that includes a nozzle member having a plurality of perforations disposed therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Winston B. Young
  • Patent number: 6860287
    Abstract: Variable flowrate regulators of this invention r comprises a regulator body having a fluid transport chamber disposed therethrough. Fluid inlet and outlet ports are in fluid flow communication with the chamber, and a valve seat is positioned at one end of the chamber. A diaphragm housing is attached to the body and has a diaphragm chamber in fluid flow communication with the fluid transport chamber. A diaphragm is disposed within the diaphragm chamber. A one-piece poppet assembly is attached to the diaphragm and is disposed within the body. The poppet assembly comprises a head that has a diameter sized greater than that of the valve seat for providing a leak-tight seal thereagainst when placed in a closed position. The poppet assembly also comprises a plurality of orifices positioned downstream from the head for passing fluid into the fluid transport chamber when the head is unseated from the valve seat. The plurality of orifices is positioned concentrically within the fluid transport chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Bridges, III, Kenji A. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 6853854
    Abstract: The noninvasive measurement system provides a technique for manipulating wave data. In particular, wave data reflected from a biological entity is received, and the reflected wave data is correlated to a substance in the biological entity. The wave data may comprise light waves, and the biological entity may comprise a human being or blood. Additionally, a substance may comprise, for example, a molecule or ionic substance. The molecule may be, for example, a glucose molecule. Furthermore, the wave data is used to form a matrix of pixels with the received wave data. The matrix of pixels may be modified by techniques of masking, stretching, or removing hot spots. Then, the pixels may be integrated to obtain an integration value that is correlated to a glucose level. The correlation process may use a lookup table, which may be calibrated to a particular biological entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Q Step Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Walter K. Proniewicz, Dale E. Winther
  • Patent number: 6849807
    Abstract: A weight measurement system is disclosed for measuring the weight of an occupant in a vehicle seat. In a preferred embodiment, a sensor is positioned at the rear portion of the vehicle seat and a load transfer link is used to transfer the weight from the front portion of the vehicle seat to the rear portion, to be measured by the sensor. The transfer link is a selectively compliant beam having a first rigid section and a second rigid section connected to each other via a flexible area. The first and second rigid sections preferably include wing portions for increasing the rigidity of the sections. The flexible area is more compliant than the rigid sections. The load transfer link is configured to transition a load placed on the front portion of the link to the rear portion. In a more preferred embodiment of the invention, the load transfer link is made of a high strength, low alloy steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Kavlico Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Casey, Alan Cross
  • Patent number: 6841260
    Abstract: In one embodiment, composite constructions of the invention are in the form of a plurality of coated fibers bundled together to produce a fibrous composite construction in the form of a rod. Each fiber has a core formed from a hard phase material, that is surrounded by a shell formed from a binder phase material. In another embodiment of the invention, monolithic sheets of the hard phase material and the binder phase material are stacked and arranged to produce a swirled composite in the form of a rod. In still another embodiment of the invention, sheets formed from coated fibers are arranged to produce a swirled composite. Inserts for use in such drilling applications as roller cone rock bits and percussion hammer bits, and shear cutters for use in such drilling applications as drag bits, that are manufactured using conventional methods from these composite constructions exhibit increased fracture toughness due to the continuous binder phase around the hard phase of the composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Albert Sue, Ghanshyam Rai, Zhigang Fang
  • Patent number: 6837484
    Abstract: Anti-pumping dispense valves, constructed according to principles of this invention, comprise a fluid transport housing having a fluid inlet passage extending into the housing, a fluid outlet passage extending out of the housing, and a fluid transport chamber disposed within the housing. The fluid transport chamber includes an valve seat. An actuator housing is attached to the fluid transport housing and includes an actuator chamber that is in contact with the fluid transport chambers. A diaphragm/poppet assembly is disposed within the fluid transport chamber and comprises a poppet positioned downstream of the seat for placement against the seat to stop fluid flow through the first fluid transport chamber. An actuator is disposed within the actuator chamber for moving the diaphragm/poppet assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenji A. Kingsford, Mario Fregoso, Raymond T. Savard
  • Patent number: D501300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Global Brand Marketing Inc.
    Inventors: Fiona Jane Adams, Christjane Burg
  • Patent number: D504756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Global Brand Marketing Inc.
    Inventors: Fiona Adams, Christjane Burg
  • Patent number: D505250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Global Brand Marketing Inc.
    Inventors: Fiona Adams, Christjane Burg
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    Patent number: D505982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: David Halsall International Limited
    Inventor: Chi Man Leung
  • Patent number: D506055
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Pony International, LLC
    Inventor: Ryan Ringholz
  • Patent number: D507573
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Aten Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor C. Wang, Sampson Shih Shien Yang, Joseph Zhang
  • Patent number: D508307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Global Brand Marketing Inc.
    Inventors: Christjane Burg, Fiona Adams, Peter Huang