Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Joseph N. Breaux
  • Patent number: 6427822
    Abstract: A paper chute that is attachable to a desk or the like that includes an intake chute positionable the level of the desk and a discharge chute which is orientable toward the opening of a trash can so that papers and the like thrown into the chute opening are directed into the trash can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Peggy A. L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6427604
    Abstract: A convertible table system that is convertible between a coffee table configuration and a kitchen table configuration. The convertible table system includes two identical leg assemblies and a table top assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Jerome S. Chrobak
  • Patent number: 6426696
    Abstract: A brake indicator system for a vehicle that includes a stop indicator sign assembly and a stop indicator sign illuminator having an illumination source electrically connectable in connection with a brake light circuit of a vehicle such that the illumination source emits light when the brake lights of the vehicle are on and does not illuminate light when the brake lights of the vehicle are off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventor: Irene M. Ortega
  • Patent number: 6419936
    Abstract: A topical skin ointment for application onto the skin of individuals suffering from minor skin irritations such as dry chapped skin, minor cuts, and scrapes and abrasions. The topical skin ointment includes ingredients to reduce the discomfort associated with these types of skin irritations as well ingredients to promote the natural healing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventor: Adell J. Schmoyer
  • Patent number: 6418036
    Abstract: An electrical connection box having a break away shielding structure that extends out past the perimeter edge of the connection box of a conventional connection box so as to prevent mudding over during sheet rock construction. The break away shielding structure is broken away from the electrical connection box by gripping and twisting the shielding structure to break off one or more portions of the shielding structure at a time with a pair of snips, pliers or other readily available electricians tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventor: Leroy N. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 6412736
    Abstract: A collapsible pinata hoist to eliminate the need for finding a large tree or other pinata rope support structure when it is desired to have a pinata at a gathering such as a birthday party or other celebration. The collapsible pinata hoist includes a V-shaped base assembly, a vertical support pole assembly, a horizontal support pole and pulley assembly, two brace members each having an element locking pin receiving aperture at both ends thereof, a number of element locking pins and a flexible pinata pulling tether member. The flexible pinata tether member is threaded through pulley assemblies provided at each end of the horizontal support pole and has one end attached to a pinata and the other end free to be pulled on by a pinata handler to allow for lifting and lowering of the pinata while a person is trying to break the pinata open with a stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventor: Marie Zaragoza
  • Patent number: 6408971
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle that includes a mechanism for positioning the cab assembly and any loads supported by the cab assembly forward or rearward along the tracked chassis so that the weight of the cab assembly and load is more evenly distributed onto the earth contacting surfaces of the tracks of the tracked chassis and thereby minimize the chance of the tracked vehicle becoming bogged down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Sonny Grant
  • Patent number: 6409154
    Abstract: A fish tape feed mechanism that is electrically powered and which feeds a fish tape into as well out of a section of electrical conduit. The fish tape feed mechanism includes a housing, an electrically powered motor drive assembly, a fish tape drive assembly, and a drive mechanism mechanically linked between the electrically powered motor drive assembly and the non-electrically conductive drive wheel of the fish tape drive assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Shawn A. Quinn
  • Patent number: 6408965
    Abstract: A light weight track drive mechanism that provides a large track drive surface area while maintaining a low weight to track contact surface area ratio so that the track drive could operate on soils with low support qualities. In addition, the track drive system is provided with high ground clearance so that fewer obstacles may prevent the track drive from moving around as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Sonny Grant
  • Patent number: 6406157
    Abstract: An eyebrow grooming tool that includes a molded plastic handle and a razor blade cartridge holding assembly in connection with the plastic handle. The razor blade cartridge holding assembly is provided with a light source shining through two elongated transparent windows positioned on either side of the razor blade cartridge for illuminating the eyebrow to be trimmed. A brush for grooming the eyebrow before and after trimming by the razor assembly is provided at the back end of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: Diane L. Audet
  • Patent number: 6401256
    Abstract: An orthopedic sock system that includes a pair of identical socks each provided with pockets at various locations on the sock that are adapted to receive and hold one of a number of user inserted weight inserts. The user may add weight inserts to each of the socks as desired to achieve the desired rehabilitative or training effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Lee P. Shreve
  • Patent number: 6401928
    Abstract: A Christmas decoration organizer that includes a number of storage trays and boxes that are configured by the user to accommodate the user's specific decorations and which are then stacked one atop the other and secured by a securing mechanism with a handle to allow for easy transporting and storage of the decorations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Helene Horton
  • Patent number: 6402003
    Abstract: A book sack that includes front and back carrying compartments connected by a pair of padded shoulder straps. The use of front and back carrying compartments allows a child to properly balance the weight of the items to be carried. This balanced loading would place less strain on the child's spinal column and would, thereby, reduce both acute and chronic back injuries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Catherine A. Jackson
  • Patent number: 6393810
    Abstract: A horse leg protection system that includes a stretchable sock that is stretched over the lower leg of a horse and attached to a hoof protecting boot of the system to provide a barrier between the horse's leg and hoof and possible contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Robin S. Mier
  • Patent number: 6393717
    Abstract: A foot dryer device for completely drying the feet of the user that utilizes a heat/blower mechanism in connection with an air diffusion assembly that diffuses a heated air stream so as to prevent uncomfortable hot spots from occurring on the feet of the user. The heater/blower mechanism is activated by the user when he/she steps onto a user support grate positioned above the air diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventors: Victor M. Santos, Maria C. Zapata
  • Patent number: 6394307
    Abstract: A railing system for a trailer or recreational vehicle that includes a handrail that is attachable to the wall structure of the vehicle adjacent to the entranceway to provide a stable support for individuals while entering and leaving. The handrail assembly is easily and rapidly attached and detached and includes a wall mount that is permanently attachable to the wall structure of the vehicle and an angularly adjustable handrail assembly that is detachably connectable to the wall mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Rick L. Andrews
  • Patent number: 6386093
    Abstract: A grill flame-up suppressor that includes a bottom container assembly, a vent cap assembly and a lifting tong assembly; the bottom container assembly being constructed from a heat resistant metal in the general shape of an open topped can having a flanged lip opening edge and a circumferential inwardly directed indentation about one third up from a bottom surface of the bottom container assembly upon which a removable heat resistant flavoring agent support screen is supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: John D. Mackay
  • Patent number: 6383457
    Abstract: A toilet plunger sanitizing and storage container system that includes an innocuous looking, cylinder-shaped, fluid impermeable, main toilet plunger container sealable with a container sealing lid. The system also including a toilet plunger lifter assembly and a quantity of disinfectant solution carried in the lifter assembly. The lifter assembly being sealable along with a plunger assembly within the innocuous looking, cylinder-shaped, fluid impermeable, main toilet plunger container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Movia E. Brown
  • Patent number: 6384732
    Abstract: A smoke detector that is easily attached to the limb of a Christmas tree that includes a smoke detector circuit and an audible alarm circuit for generating an audible alarm in response to detecting smoke. The smoke detector circuit is capable of detecting small amounts of smoke and triggering an alarm. An additional fire detector element is also provided in the form of an infrared detector that detects rapid changes in infrared levels and generate an activation signal for causing the speaker to generate an audible alarm. The housing of the smoke detector has a Christmas decoration theme so as to not detract from the decorations on the Christmas tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph A. Schumer
  • Patent number: 6382802
    Abstract: A portable floor mirror system for allowing an individual to set up a mirror at a desired height and desired ambient light conditions situation that includes a tripod assembly with collapsible legs that supports a mirror assembly having a two-sided rotatable mirror which includes a triple magnification mirror on one side and a one magnification power mirror on the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Donna M. Goodman