Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm John E. Vandigriff
  • Cable laminating and terminating system
    Patent number: 5363549
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a cable utilizing round cable with a plurality of conductors, and attaching ribbon cable connectors to portions of the conductors that have been arranged in a flat array of conductors includes a lacing bar on which the cable and connectors are mounted, and two pressing stations, the first of which is used to lamination the flat array of conductors together in the flat array, and a pressing station that presses the conductors into the contacts of the connector. The lacing bar includes comb blocks and carriers into which the connectors are positioned under the flat array of conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: E. D. Design Manufacturing
    Inventor: Jack D. Hecker
  • Simulated lie detector apparatus
    Patent number: 5364107
    Abstract: The invention is to a game lie detector that is not actuated by direct contact with the person being question, but by a party coordinator that actuates the lie detector arbitrarily and independent of the truthfulness of the answer to the question. A detector box includes a pad upon which the person being questioned places a hand. The detector box includes a receiver and out put devices that are actuated from signals from a remote control device concealed on the person who is the game coordinator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Inventor: Farrell G. Kinkead
  • Toe nail clipper apparatus
    Patent number: 5357677
    Abstract: A toe nail clipper apparatus has a nail clipper connected on one end of an elongated member and a pistol-type grip mounted on the other end. A cord attached to the nail clipper and a trigger adjacent to the handle actuates the clipper. The elongated member may have a pivotal joint near the clipper end of the elongated member to permit moving the clipper in an arc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: The Juston West Co.
    Inventor: Juston W. West
  • Exercise pants and exercise band assembly
    Patent number: 5357637
    Abstract: The invention is to a elastic band attachable above the knees of the wearer to the sides of pants being worn. The elastic band has attachment devices secured to the elastic band which are fastened to attachment devices on the pants. As the wearer walks or cycles, the elastic band helps tone the leg muscles and provide a form of aerobic exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Inventor: Derrick F. Moore
  • Insulated security car cover
    Patent number: 5343915
    Abstract: The invention is a multi layer cover for an automobile that has an outer water proof layer, an inner soft layer to protect the finish of the automobile, and a padded middle layer to absorb shock of objects striking the automobile. A securing cable extends under the automobile and is in a channel in or over the cover to secure the cover to the automobile and to prevent intruders from opening the doors of the automobile during storage. A flap over at least one door may be opened by the owner to enter the automobile while the cover is in place over the automobile. A cover flap protects fasteners securing the door flap. A cable is connected to two eyelets to prevent opening the flap and door flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: Willie D. Newsome
  • Device for dispensing tissue paper
    Patent number: 5322190
    Abstract: A tissue dispenser for dispensing a single tissue at one time includes a dispenser box having a support back on one end, a movable drawer in said dispenser box for holding tissues, a pivotable arm mounted by a first end to said support back and biased in an upward position by a spring. A tissue pickup member is mounted on a second end of said pivotal arm, having a pickup surface having a tacky adhesive thereon. A cam arm raises and lowers said pivotable arm when a push lever is pressed downward to compress a spring and released to allow the spring to expand, raising said pivotable arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: Seigel M. Bartley
  • Adjustable neckline blouse
    Patent number: 5315712
    Abstract: An adjustable neckline garment has a stretchable neckline and a plurality of adjustment devices spaced along the neckline to permit configuring the neckline to a plurality of different shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Lee C. Plaster
    Inventor: Nancy B. McTaggart
  • Extended range charging system for electrical vehicle
    Patent number: 5296746
    Abstract: The invention is to a wind charging system for an automobile which includes a wind driven turbine blade that is attached to a plurality of alternators by a gearing system. The gearing system includes a large gear driving a plurality of small gears, each attached to an alternator. The system is mounted in a single frame that mount in the engine compartment of a standard automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Inventor: Harry E. Burkhardt
  • Finger pricker
    Patent number: 5269799
    Abstract: The invention is to an apparatus for holding and moving a needle for drawing blood from a finger. The apparatus includes a tubular body for receiving a needle, and a cap, with a needle point opening, for closing one end of the tubular body. First, second and third levers for are used for moving the cap to open the end of the tubular body, for ejecting a needle from the apparatus, and for releasing the needle from a cocked position to push the needle into a finger held against the closed cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Inventor: Richard F. Daniel
  • Adjustable gear driven tube cutter
    Patent number: 5243760
    Abstract: A tube cutting tool is described in which a cutting head is rotatably mounted within a tool body wherein both define "O" shaped openings to enable tubing to be inserted perpendicularly through the tool. A cutting wheel is incorporated into the cutting head such that rotation of the cutting head causes the wheel to pass around the periphery of the tube. A feed cam and lever device are incorporated which mechanically bias the cutting wheel into contact with the tube wall until the tube wall has been completely severed. A gear drive assembly transports power from a power source to the cutting head to rotate it about the tube. Stabilizing devices are utilized to help secure and align the tubing into the cutting tool during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Inventor: Myron R. May, Jr.
  • Weephole ventilator and insect guard
    Patent number: 5203795
    Abstract: This invention is a weephole ventilation device that permits evaporation of moisture that would otherwise collect within the wall cavity, while incorporating an insect and rodent barrier. It is designed to be installed after completion of exterior masonry walls. The invention consists of a perforated cover plate, a sealing gasket, a novel anchoring device, and a threaded fastener. The perforated cover plate and sealing gasket sub-assembly form an external barrier to insect, rodent and water penetration, and are held to the masonry wall by the threaded fastener and anchoring device. The threaded fastener passes through the perforated cover plate sub-assembly and tightens into the anchor. The anchor is an innovative device that wedges into rifts or fissures in masonry or other surfaces and provides a surface for the attachment of objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Inventors: Jay W. Balamut, Christopher McCrate
  • Parallel wall carpet stretcher tool
    Patent number: 5176387
    Abstract: The invention is to a tool for use with a carpet stretcher to enable the user to stretch carpet in long hallways with no openings. The stretcing tool has a bracket that attaches to the carpet stretcher, and is pivotally connected to two adjustable legs. Pivotally attached to each adjustable leg is a wall bracket. The legs and wall brackets pivot such that a force applied by the carpet stretcher also applies a force transverse to the direction the carpet is being stretched to hold the stretcher between parallel walls during the stretching operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Inventor: Troy D. Taggart
  • Vacuum cleaner control circuit
    Patent number: 5173646
    Abstract: A transformerless control circuit turns the motor of a vacuum system ON/OFF using contact points at remote vacuum inlets, the contact points being electrically isolated from the 124/240 A.C. volt power line that supplies power to the vacuum system motor and the control circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Inventor: William J. Reid
  • Pump lock fuel system
    Patent number: 5156198
    Abstract: A fuel lock and dispensing system utilizes a data transformer made up of the dispensing nozzle inserted into the fuel tank filler pipe or opening, two pairs of coils, one pair on the hose or nozzle and one pair on the fuel tank filler pipe. A vehicle on-board computer and a fuel pump computer can communicate with each other through the data transfer transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Inventor: Gerald L. Hall
  • Flexion monitoring device
    Patent number: 5128655
    Abstract: The invention is a monitoring device used to monitor bending of the back and spinal column that counts and displays the number of bends of the back beyond a predetermined angle during a specified time of operation, and also provides the option to emit an audible tone each time the predetermined angle is exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Inventor: Edward E. Shore
  • Glass repair apparatus
    Patent number: 5104304
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for repairing cracks and chips in automobile windshields provides two or more injectors mounted on a bridge element that heats repair chemical prior to inserting the repair chemical into at least two holes or chips in the windshield and a crack between the two chips, and also heats the windshield prior to inserting the repair chemical into the chips and crack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Inventor: Jimmy R. Dotson
  • Multipurpose combination leveling tool
    Patent number: 5103569
    Abstract: Disclosed is a leveling tool that has three leveling indicators mounted thereon, one of which is removable and usable as a separate tool when bending electrical conduit. A calculator is integrated into the leveling tool for performing calculations during leveling or during the bending of conduit. A phosphorescent liquid is used in the bubble level indicators for low light use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: The Level Corporation
    Inventor: Lester Leatherwood
  • Hair fluid applicator and method
    Patent number: 5060679
    Abstract: A fluid applicator has a rotatable handle attached to a handle on a fluid reservoir and a plunger which forces chemical from the fluid reservoir through an applicator tip for applying chemical to selected strands of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventors: Armand Christopher, Max A. Probasco
  • Music vibration table and system
    Patent number: 5035235
    Abstract: A music vibration table and a system used to control the table and analyze vibration distributions on the surface of the table are used for chronic and acute pain therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Inventor: Kris S. Chesky
  • Kickproofer
    Patent number: 5014527
    Abstract: A security device to protect a door from forced entry consisting of two brackets, a rigid form and one or more male protrusions. The brackets are securely attached to both sides of a door jamb and secured adjacent and perpendicular to the center line of the keyed lock of the door. The form slides into the brackets, buttressed in place with the male protrusions when the door is closed. An optional embodiment utilizes a plate placed over and blocking access to the locking device of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Inventors: Thomas H. Traller, Helene S. Lande