Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm John P. McGonagle
  • Flexible eyeglass side shield
    Patent number: 6988798
    Abstract: Portable safety side shields made from a flexible plastic that will slip onto a wide variety of eyeglasses. An eyeglass temple piece is weaved through slots in the side of a side shield for attachment to the wearer's temple. The slots in the side shield are long enough to allow attachment to eyeglasses with different pantoscopic angles. The side shield overlaps the front portion of an eyeglass frame, sealing the side shield against the eyeglass frame and preventing the side shield from sliding backward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Inventor: Ken Duffie
  • Outdoor planter system
    Patent number: 6976334
    Abstract: An outdoor planter system with a central opening through which a plant may grow. The planter portion surrounding the central opening is inwardly and downwardly sloped, generally impervious to liquid and light, and thereby directs liquid to the central opening while simultaneously preventing undesirable growth of weeds and the like about a central plant. The outer perimeter of the planter has several keyways for removably attachment of a planter cover. The keyways are also adapted to receive plant growing or animal protection cages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Mark L. Bowditch
  • Lower back stretching apparatus
    Patent number: 6976944
    Abstract: An adjustable ramped and horizontal stretching bench device for relieving spinal and muscle conditions contributing to lower back pain. The stretching bench has a horizontal forward portion and a ramped rearward portion. The effective overall length of the stretching bench is adjustable to accommodate persons of different lengths and different relationships between body length and leg length. The angle between the forward portion and rearward portion is adjustable from zero degrees to forty-five degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Robert M. Damasio
  • Kayak accessory pack
    Patent number: 6964243
    Abstract: A water-tight, streamlined storage pack, removably attached to a kayak deck and accessible by a kayak operator during kayak operation. The present invention pack also provides lighting and fishing rod holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Jeffrey Thompson
  • Method of winding electrical and electronic components
    Patent number: 6948676
    Abstract: A method of forming a toroid coil on a toroidal body. Ferrous material is attached to conductive wire. Magnetic force is then used to manipulate the conductive wire about the toroid core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Inventor: John K. Tremblay
  • Notebook computer security lever lock
    Patent number: 6918272
    Abstract: A lock with a cam action joined to a cylindrical assembly with a front portion adapted to being inserted into a computer chassis security slot. The cylindrical assembly front portion is comprised of two levers each terminating in a hook. The levers are pivotally attached to the cylindrical assembly and are pivoted within the security slot by the cam action of the lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Richard Sanders
  • Wheelbarrow chute attachment
    Patent number: 6908089
    Abstract: A semi-enclosed pouring chute attachment for a wheelbarrow. The attachment sits on the front of the wheelbarrow and is secured by upper side channels and either rope of shock/bungee cords from the sides of the attachment to the handles of the wheelbarrow. In an alternate embodiment, the wheelbarrow container may have a funnel end as an integral part thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventors: Timothy R. Stark, Allan B. Williamson
  • Method and apparatus to enhance denitrification of effluent
    Patent number: 6905602
    Abstract: A media used in conjunction with any system than is comprised at least of a septic or anoxic tank followed by an aerobic or alternating aerobic/anoxic treatment unit that is providing nitrification. The media enhances denitrification of effluent that has been recycled from the nitrification unit to the anoxic tank. The is comprised of a number of synthetic cords with a specific gravity less than the specific gravity of the effluent. The cords are attached to the bottom of the septic or anoxic tank. The cords will float in the liquid flow stream of the septic/anoxic tank providing a number of surfaces for fixed film organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventors: Keith Dobie, Philip B. Pedros
  • High shear rotating disc filter
    Patent number: 6872301
    Abstract: A high shear rotating disc filter having a hollow interior and constructed of a porous material such as sintered metal or ceramic with finely structured openings. The disc is mounted and secured onto a hollow shaft. The hollow shaft is connected to a vacuum source, external to the filter, that allows for the passage of the filtrate to a receiver. There are elongated slots in the wall of the shaft which provide the passage of filtrate from the disc. The shaft provides rotational force for the discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Inventor: Anthony Schepis
  • Pergola end cap
    Patent number: 6829862
    Abstract: A shaped, decorative pergola vinyl end cap and end piece, a method of shaping pergola vinyl component ends, and a portable tool used for shaping pergola vinyl component ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventor: Bryan S. Skulsky
  • Center motor driven stabilizer jack
    Patent number: 6827335
    Abstract: A center motor driven stabilizer jack having a motor driven slip differential which drives a left and a right thread screw lowering attached stabilizer legs which adjust and compensate for uneven terrain at the same time. The stabilizer jack slip differential, motor and the thread screws are mounted horizontally providing a low profile. The center drive system creates a beam style support the stabilizer legs to be moved further out for greater stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph M. Medberry
  • Tilt screen module for self-serving money machines
    Patent number: 6812917
    Abstract: A money dispensing machine with a tiltable screen module. The tiltable screen display module has two side handles for vertically tilting the face of the screen. Each tiltable display side has a heavy duty pivot mechanism fitted with a torque limiting device to provide constant friction resistance, each said pivot mechanism adapted to engage a display module side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventors: Stuart M. Jenkins, Derek Haynes
  • Variable buoyancy profiling device
    Patent number: 6807856
    Abstract: A compensator added to the hydraulic circuit of an ocean profiler. The compensator stores energy by compression of gas during descent and expansion of the gas during ascent, thereby reducing the work required of the active buoyancy mechanism. The pressure from the external liquid medium in which the vehicle is submerged provides the energy, a portion of which is stored within the compensator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventor: Douglas C. Webb
  • All-weather street and road maintenance vehicle
    Patent number: 6779823
    Abstract: A vehicle with a self-contained cooling and heating capability and a tenting feature for sheltering and controlling the temperature at a given location. Warm air is directed out of a heat chamber through a telescopic tube arrangement which may be horizontally piovoted for improved heat direction. The tube arrangement may also be vertically tipped upwardly and downwardly to maximize directional control of heat output. Heat for melting snow may thereby be directed to specific locations. The tenting arrangement provides elevated and focused heating and little heat waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Inventor: Robert A. Fisher, Jr.
  • Conduit and junction box guide
    Patent number: 6781054
    Abstract: A removable tube within each junction box interconnecting conduit pipes thereby providing a travel-smooth path for fish tapes through a junction box. Each guide tube has a ring near each end providing an insertion limit into a conduit. Each tube has a perforated score line along its length for easy removal after wire installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Inventors: Francis M. Sullivan, James M. Sullivan
  • Stair gauge
    Patent number: D503634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Inventor: Wayne R. Emerson
  • Interior fitting and pipe cleaning device
    Patent number: D504020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Willette
  • Combined pasta server and spoon
    Patent number: D508830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: James G. Moore
  • Water container for a dispenser
    Patent number: D513592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: William R. O'Day
  • Wheelbarrow chute
    Patent number: D490584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy R. Stark, Allan B. Williamson