Patents Represented by Attorney Kafantaris Law Offices
  • Patent number: 8336897
    Abstract: A standard-sized bicycle includes a main frame, a rear drive wheel and a rowing mechanism. The rowing mechanism is coupled to the steering column about a fulcrum. The fulcrum allows the rowing mechanism to oscillate forward in response to a pushing force and backward in response to a pulling force. The rowing mechanism includes a power lever and a pair of drive levers. The power lever has a handle on one end. The power lever also has a second end. The pair of drive levers extend from the second end of the power lever and provide foot rests for additional force. Each of the pair of drive levers is in mechanical communication with the rear drive wheel such that a forward oscillation of the rowing mechanism will drive the rear drive wheel in a same direction of rotation to propel the bicycle forward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Juliana Leslie
  • Patent number: 8286274
    Abstract: A restroom aid is disclosed for providing comfortable support for disabled, handicapped, elderly, or ill persons who require assistance using the restroom facilities. The restroom aid creates a sturdy frame around the toilet with aids for sitting, standing, and supporting the user's arms and head. The restroom aid can assemble and disassemble quickly using a quick-release mechanism. Furthermore, the restroom aid is easily adjustable to fit users and restroom facilities of different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: John Manning
  • Patent number: 8084523
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fire-retardant non-corrosive composition, as well as a process for the production of porous materials, wherein the process is conducted in the presence of the said fire-retardant, non-corrosive composition. The fire-retardant, non-corrosive composition of the subject application includes a flame-retardant agent, preservative composition, casein liquid modified melamine resin adhesive, and a monomeric-polymeric MDI catalyst. The composition material and the product resulting from the process of the subject application have fire retardant, non-corrosive properties and protection from fungus and insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventors: Richard A. Lopez, Bertine Pinckney
  • Patent number: D652683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Bert Munoz
  • Patent number: D664788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Carolyn Baylon