Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Joseph N. Breaux
  • Patent number: 6540600
    Abstract: A fish skinner for removing the skin from a fish filet that includes a cutting block in connection with a pivoting cover plate wherein the cutting block has a recess for receiving the skin of the fish filet and the pivoting cover plate is used to hold the fish filet in place while a filet knife is drawn across the top edge of the cutting block to cut the filet free from the fish skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Joseph D. Filippini
  • Patent number: 6526952
    Abstract: A pre-combustion chamber fuel vaporization and aeration system for an internal combustion engine that includes a fuel vaporization and air mixing chamber housing having an aerated fuel vapor outlet opening, a fuel inlet system, and an air inlet system. A fuel supply method for supplying fuel and air to an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine having a fuel tank is also provided that includes the steps of a) providing a pre-combustion chamber fuel vaporization and aeration system for internal combustion engines; b) installing the fuel inlet system in connection with the gas tank; and c) installing the aerated fuel vapor outlet opening in connection with the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Ron Price
  • Patent number: 6523583
    Abstract: A moveable work bench with an extendable foot step assembly. The device includes a multi-function bench assembly rollably mounted on spring-loaded caster assemblies and user configurable between a cabinet/workbench configuration and a step stool configuration. The multi-function bench assembly also includes a hinged work surface that may be pivoted into a horizontal position to increase the work surface area and locked in place with locking support for lockably supporting the hinged work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Hector J. Ruiz
  • Patent number: 6517051
    Abstract: A vehicle tire saving system or device which includes blocks having a contoured surfaced sized and shaped to receive a particular size tire and evenly support an arched section of the tire to prevent crushing of the side wall of the tires during extended period of storage thereby eliminating or minimizing the occurrence of dry rot to the tires. The device or system could also be used as a jacking mechanism for tandem tire assemblies and as a stand system for elevating a portion of a vehicle while performing work such as changing the oil filter or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: 6513683
    Abstract: An improved teapot constructed from materials including thermal insulating materials. The improved teapot is easily cleaned and has an exterior fashioned in an aesthetically pleasing manner. A sealing mechanism if provided for sealing a tea holding cavity ad maintaining the tea within the holding cavity at an optimal serving temperature for as long as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventor: Cheryl R. P. Kull
  • Patent number: 6511092
    Abstract: An expandable utility trailer system that included multiple trailer bed sections that are attached together to form a utility trailer of the desired size and disconnectable for storage in a small area. The expandable utility trailer system including a main trailer bed assembly, a front bed assembly, a back bed assembly; a number of side barrier sections, a brake light/turn signal circuit including a turn signal reverse operation switch, and a trailer tongue assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Hollis S. Chepa
  • Patent number: 6510813
    Abstract: An animal feeder device that includes a bucket for holding a quantity of animal feed that is supported on four tubular angularly oriented legs that each include a feed passageway in connection with the bucket that terminates at a bottom end of the leg in a food discharge opening; each of the tubular angularly oriented legs being spaced an equal distance apart and being sized to allow gravity to gradually move feed from the bucket through each of the legs and out of the device through the feed discharge opening at the bottom of each leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Archie T. Boone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6505407
    Abstract: A moving pin archery sight that includes a distance to target indicator/selector mechanism that allows a user to select a distance to target that corresponds with a predicted distance to a target. The distance to target indicator/selector includes a mechanism for generating a slight sound each time the indicator/selector is moved one increment. In one embodiment, the distance to target indicator/selector includes multiple, user selectable scales to allow for a number of different sized incremental distance changes to be made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Inventor: Huey Savage
  • Patent number: 6505428
    Abstract: An aquarium photo display device and method for displaying one or more photographs in connection with an aquarium. The aquarium photo display device includes a static cling attachable sea-life decorated plastic background sheet having a transparent photo receiving pocket within which a photo is removably insertable. The photo display method includes the steps of a) providing an aquarium photo display device; b) inserting a photo into the transparent photo receiving pocket of the aquarium photo display device; and c) placing the static cling attachable sea-life decorated plastic background sheet against the back glass of the aquarium with the photo facing into the aquarium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Inventors: Nina L. Williams-King, Julius King, III
  • Patent number: 6502503
    Abstract: A cooking system that includes a pan having a vapor forming tube, a food item support structure securable to the vapor forming tube, and a kabob/basting structure having a food item support platform, a number of spaced kabob/basting material supports and a food item support platform support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventors: Patrick W. Bell, Jr., Andrew H. Chustz, Brady L. Bell
  • Patent number: 6499479
    Abstract: A barbecue grill accessory that includes an inverted V-shaped burner cover having drip channels formed along opposed side edges thereof that are each formed to channel drippings toward a first end of the burner cover. A method of using the barbecue grill accessory is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Nathan E. McLamb
  • Patent number: 6499869
    Abstract: A device and method used by a driver to verify that he/she is positioning a vehicle safely within the designated lane of travel area of a roadway. The device includes an LED sighting unit having an aiming LED and an attachment mechanism for attaching the LED sighting unit to the windshield of a vehicle. In the method, the driver positions the vehicle safely within the lane of travel area of a roadway and then adjusts the position of the LED sighting unit until the aiming LED thereof is within the line of sight of the driver's eyes, while the driver is seated in the normal driving position, and the boundary line between the lanes or along the side of a roadway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Kenneth S. Southworth
  • Patent number: 6501385
    Abstract: A safety mechanism for alerting power line workers of the failure to properly connect a grounding wire to a neutral wire. The grounding buzzer automatically provides an audible and/or visual output when disconnected from a storage location and continues to provide the alarm until it is properly installed. An alarm is optionally installed on both the connecting hook and the vehicle to alert as many individuals as possible to the failure to properly connect the grounding wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Bruce C. O'Quinn
  • Patent number: 6499867
    Abstract: An improved running light fixture that includes a user aimable flood light attached to the convention running like support shaft and plug. The flood light is provided with strobe mechanism for providing a strobe effect that may be used by the boater to attract the attention of other boaters who could then come to provide assistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Ross M. Neal
  • Patent number: 6497067
    Abstract: A rod and reel holder for use on fishing piers is provided that includes a mechanism for securing the rod holder between the planks of the fishing pier that include a lower retaining member and an upper retaining member that are compressed together by a spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Inventor: Rickey M. King
  • Patent number: 6491653
    Abstract: A splint for immobilizing the arm of a patient prior to transporting the patient to a site for further medical treatment. The splint includes a number of adjustable length arms which can be locked in fixed positions with thumbscrews.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Barry M. Hamill
  • Patent number: 6488217
    Abstract: An anti-hydroplane system for tires that includes a blower assembly in front of each of the tires of a vehicle. Each blower assembly discharges a high pressure stream into a water dispersal area in front of a respective one of the vehicle tires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Anthony A. Donastorg
  • Patent number: 6485075
    Abstract: A golf ball retriever system that includes a hook assembly, constructed from a wire material covered with a rubberized coating to minimize disturbance of the bottom materials of the water hazard so that the water clarity would stay as clear as possible during retrieval of the golf ball. The hook assembly is secured to the end of the telescopically extendable handle that collapses for convenient storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Frank O. McClain
  • Patent number: 6481875
    Abstract: A light socket cover system that is used by persons decorating with lights, including strings of lights, that provides an electrically nonconductive cover for providing a moisture tight covering for one or more empty light sockets and/or one or more light sockets with light bulbs installed therein. The light socket cover system includes a two-part sealable housing and in some options a socket filling structure to prevent access into the socket by fingers, water and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Alan R. Bryant
  • Patent number: D469197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Ginger K. Robinson