Patents Represented by Attorney Kenneth M. Garrett
  • Patent number: 5117522
    Abstract: A pillow for use in supporting the legs of a person in bed comprises an I beam of resilient foam material having a V notch located towards one end thereof. The apex of the V notch locates proximate one of the flanges whereby it acts as a hinge for flexure of the flanges in the plane of the web thereof. A second pillow having a truncated triangular prismatic shape may be used with the first pillow in transverse relation through the notch, to provide support for the knees when raised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Inventor: Peter M. Everett
  • Patent number: 5107881
    Abstract: A ridge tent is provided with a permanent double roof, and may be erected without guying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: Camp Mate Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Feldman, John Tsatsos
  • Patent number: 5105953
    Abstract: A storage rack for use in cabinet drawers and the like comprises a first and second tray; the trays have a flange on each lateral side thereof. Support rails grip the flanges to support the second tray above the first. The flanges may be readily trimmed to tailor the rack to fit a wide range of drawers, with the rails preferably being wedged against the drawer sides to provide rigidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Rev-A-Shelf Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. H. Finnegan
  • Patent number: 5101593
    Abstract: A solar greenhouse includes walls and a roof which together with a floor form a closed chamber. Windows are provided to permit the entry of light into a major part of the chamber where growth will occur while restricting light to a minor portion thereof where germination of seeds occurs. Racks for stacked growing trays are provided; preferably the upper part of the chamber is used for germination. The greenhouse further includes apparatus for accumulating solar energy in the form of electrical energy so as to drive irrigation pumps and fans and also in the form of thermal energy to assist in maintaining desired temperatures in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventor: Kashyap K. B. Bhatt
  • Patent number: 5099592
    Abstract: An illuminated sign comprises front and back sheets central portions of which are generally planar. The front sheet carries design elements thereon certain of which are intended to be highlighted. The back sheet has portals therein generally opposed to the areas to be highlighted and which are closed by flaps which may form a unitary part of the back sheet. The portals provide access to lamps contained within the sign. The sign is easily mounted from a ground surface and is economic to manufacture for use as a seasonal decoration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Noma Inc.
    Inventor: Clifford J. Layne
  • Patent number: 5097543
    Abstract: A shower door assembly of the frameless type comprises light plastic panels interconnected substantially along their length by hinges which include channels for gripping the panels. An elongated bracket facilitates the attachment of the door to walls that are out of square in relation to a bath or shower pan. The assembly presents a smooth appearance substantially devoid of surface obstructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Waterline Products Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Fred J. Oille
  • Patent number: 5099212
    Abstract: A ground circuit indicator has a very high resistance and low leakage current to ground. Accordingly, should the ground circuit not be connected, the voltage applied to the chassis of any appliance connected to the circuit will be low, and will not expose persons to a shock hazard. The indicator is adapted for use with multiple outlet connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Noma Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshi M. Nagaishi
  • Patent number: 5090283
    Abstract: In a saw table of the type including an elevated track in which the sole plate of a circular saw is engageable, improvements include the provisions of a cross-cut fence which is rotatable about its axis to be movable to a stored, non-obstructing position; the provision of an adjustable miter fence; the provision of a telescopically adjustable track stop to increase the effective cutting length on the table, and the provision of an improved blade guard retractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Inventor: Walter E. Noble
  • Patent number: 5028093
    Abstract: A protective cap for wheel nuts of a truck or other vehicle comprises a hollow thimble of rubber or like material having a pad containing at the closed end of the thimble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Inventor: Robert A. Nason
  • Patent number: 5018282
    Abstract: A manually powered shovel useful for snow removal consists of a scoop supported from a frame and pivotally connected thereto adjacent its forward edge. A foot operated lever acts to rotate the scoop to eject the load. The pivotal connection preferably permits the forward edge of the scoop to rise vertically under the influence of the lever before it rotates, thereby moving the load towards the back of the scoop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Inventor: Kwang Y. Hong
  • Patent number: 5007188
    Abstract: A framing system for paintings comprises a foam plastic board surrounded by a channel in gripping engagement. The channel is provided with a pocket around the outer wall into which canvas can be tucked and gripped. The channel has a slot on the underside for receiving a mating wall of a framing member which extends above the opening to the pocket to provide a decorative mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Inventor: Harold E. Feist
  • Patent number: 5007146
    Abstract: Plastic profile fasteners comprising a first member having an elongated groove profile and a second member having a complementary elongated projection receivable in the groove; the first member is provided with a plurality of axially spaced apart bridges between the groove walls, and the second member with notches in which the bridges are receivable. The bridges reinforce the groove wall, and coact with the notches to prevent relative axial movement of the fastener members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Inventor: Daniel Meidan
  • Patent number: D316303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Noma Inc.
    Inventor: Clifford J. Layne
  • Patent number: D316845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Inventors: Douglas G. Slanker, Edward Gillis
  • Patent number: D318524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Waterline Products Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: David N. Sambrook, Robert G. Hermetz
  • Patent number: D322665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: Pyroil Canada Limited
    Inventor: Bert Bobrovniczky
  • Patent number: D322666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: Pyroil Canada Limited
    Inventor: Bert Bobrovniczky
  • Patent number: D323036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: Noma Inc.
    Inventor: Ivan H. M. Liu
  • Patent number: D323535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Inventors: Michelle F. Foenander, Shirley E. Chittick, Gary S. Foenander
  • Patent number: D326288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: Noma Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: John Arnott, Gary Kaga