Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm JoAnne M Denison
  • Patent number: 6357055
    Abstract: A removable urine overspray shield especially suited to young boys which is provided with upstanding semi-elliptical walls which removably engage with the lower portion of the inner rim of a toilet bowl when the toilet seat is upstanding. The rear of the device is provided with fastening means of a curved flange which sits and bears upon the lower portion of the inner toilet seat when in use, although other commonly known fastening means, such as a clip or Velcro strips may be used. In such a fashion, the device may be easily lifted onto and away from the toilet bowl rim. To facilitate insertion and removal on a toilet, a handle may be provided at the rear or top portion of the device. The device is intended to promote proper toileting in young boys and prevent urine from spraying on the walls and floors adjacent the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventors: Eve Gambla, John Manzella
  • Patent number: 6261148
    Abstract: The present invention consists of twist dancing doll which is provided with an interior housing containing a reciprocating motor which moves a drive shaft through a short arc back and forth, a hip form which communicates with this drive shaft, a gear mounted on the end of this drive shaft, a reverse gear communicating effectively with the gear to produce an opposite motion, a reverse drive shaft, a shoulder form which communicates with the reverse drive shaft to produce a twist motion in the shoulder portion which is directly opposite that of the hip portion, so that when the animated twist doll is in operation the doll appears to dance the twist. Of course, an electronic tune generating device is also present for additional enjoyment of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Inventor: Juanita Robinson
  • Patent number: 6113246
    Abstract: A novel neon lighting protective mounting device comprised of a transparent elongated elastomeric tubing or sleeve having two parallel interior channels which are able to seat both the central light emitting portion of a neon border light as well as the terminal blackened bent portions of a neon border light. The protective tube further has a flat surface extending its length which allows maximum illumination of the central light emitting portion of the neon border light through the transparent tube and which also allows the protective tubing to be removably mounted to the interior surface of a store window by using Velcro strips, screw and eyelet mounts or other type of attachment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Inventor: Anthony Ruh
  • Patent number: 5980394
    Abstract: The present invention consists of an improved wood head or driver design for a golf club in which the wood head or driver is preferably molded from a clear acrylic material or polymeric material or a high tech metal alloy wherein a plurality of elongated elliptical and/or V-shaped grooves or indentations extend normal to the club head striking surface and are embedded in the crown, toe and sole of the club head. These grooves initiate from just behind the striking face or leading edge, and extend rearwardly toward the back of the club wood head. The grooves create a corresponding plurality of vortices during the golf swing which redirect air flow rearwardly away from the back of the club head, reducing drag and the wind resistance of the moving club head, which in turn increases thrust and the overall distance a golf ball is capable of travelling during a given shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Andrew A. Domas
  • Patent number: 5905095
    Abstract: A method of processing used tires and the recovery of the products thereof. The process includes adding shredded automobile tire to a bath containing a combination of isocyanide, polyurethane, latex, and soybean oil. The resultant mixture is then heated at approximately 700.degree. F. for a period of 10 minutes. The process allows the recovery of the following products, including but not limited to: oil, steel, vinyl chloride, carbon, and carbon black. The addition of soybean oil to the bath mixture provides a safer and more economical process. The current process does not require the use of a special atmosphere nor does it require the use of a high pressure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventor: Lorato Adkins
  • Patent number: 5618852
    Abstract: A method of processing used tires and the recovery of the products thereof. The process includes adding shredded automobile tire to a bath containing a combination of isocyanide, polyurethane, latex, and soybean oil. The resultant mixture is then heated at approximately 700.degree. F. for a period of 10 minutes. The process allows the recovery of the following products, including but not limited to: oil, steel, vinyl chloride, and carbon. The addition of soybean oil to the bath mixture provides a safer and more economical process. The current process does not require the use of a special atmosphere nor does it require the use of a high pressure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Inventor: Lorato Adkins
  • Patent number: 5386609
    Abstract: The disclosed invention consists of a strap type back washing device with two elongated handles extending from either side from a central pad portion to which is attached an elongated loofah pad member. The elongated loofah pad member may be either permanently attached to the strap by stitching or adhesive, or the loofah pad element may be attached to a backing member which is attached to the strap by fastening means of VELCRO or snaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Inventor: Dennis D. Xenos
  • Patent number: 5152321
    Abstract: A bypass valve for directing a supply flow either through a treatment tank to the distribution system, or for bypassing the treatment tank and directing the supply flow through the valve directly to the distribution system. In the bypass position, the treatment tank may be physically removed from the bypass valve, the bypass valve serving as a disconnect. While in the bypass position, the valve may be actuated to pressurize the treatment tank from the supply flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Ecowater Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Drager, Edward J. Tischler
  • Patent number: 5099999
    Abstract: An easy to use pill safety dispenser having few parts and which are easily manipulated even by persons with digital disabilities such as arthritis and paralysis. The dispenser consists of a axially arranged cylindrical pill container having a pill dispensing aperture in its sidewall and a row of slots or notches positioned at one end of the outer rim of the container. One notch is deeper than the others. A corresponding sleeve with a pill dispensing aperture is adapted to fit over the container which is rotatable and slidable and has a tang positioned near one of its ends which, when correctly rotated and slid into position, aligns both pill dispensing apertures and allows one or more pills to pass through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Inventor: J. Lewis Balien
  • Patent number: 5088160
    Abstract: A seat belt webbing adjuster having a base frame provided with a moveable elongated load bar of unique shape having a substantially planar transverse surface and having multiple transverse rounded edges displaced therefrom and about which seat belt webbing is wrapped, the load bar being adapted to pinch the webbing against the body frame at the planar surface and to frictionally engage the webbing at the rounded edges. Inasmuch as said webbing is pinched only along the planar surface of the load bar, jamming of the webbing as it is adjusted is avoided and the webbing adjuster assembly can be made to loose tolerances, thus decreasing the manufacturing costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Am-Safe, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Warrick
  • Patent number: D443072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Craig H. Schultz
  • Patent number: D450140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventor: Mark Donley
  • Patent number: D489095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Jodie C. Anderson
  • Patent number: D323874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: Ecowater Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernie R. Hirman, Bruce D. Saaski