Patents Represented by Attorney Law Offices of Jerry D. Haynes
  • Patent number: 8024869
    Abstract: A digital sizing tool for obtaining tooling measurements and requirements comprising: a pair of fingers, where said fingers are adjoined at one adjoined end and create an opening at the opposite end; a flexible resilient means, where the flexible resilient means adjoins the pair of fingers; and a digital readout, where said digital readout provides a means to display a measured distance between the pair of fingers at the opening end and the digital readout attached to a measurement rod, where said measurement rod extends between the pair of fingers. In one exemplary embodiment, each finger may include at least one gripping surface. In another particular embodiment, the flexible resilient means includes a piston and spring assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Leo Duarte
  • Patent number: 8021733
    Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable bath mat for use in bath facilities, such as bathtubs and shower stalls. The disposable bath mat comprises a top layer and a bottom layer coupled to a bottom surface of the top layer. The top layer is composed of a biodegradable material and the bottom layer is composed of a slip-resistant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventors: Renee Carter-Patterson, Pamela Gergal
  • Patent number: 8016726
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable exercise device for enabling a user to perform sit-up exercises. Also disclosed is a portable exercise system that comprises the portable exercise device, and a mat for supporting a back portion of the user while performing the sit-up exercises. The portable exercise device comprises a base member having a pair of base portions foldably coupled to each other and a pair of pedal portions configured on the pair base portions, a pair of strap members coupled to the pair of pedal portions, a pair of support members removably coupled at end portions of the pair of pedal portions, and a counting unit movably mounted on the base member. The counting unit comprises a timer adapted to determine a period of the sit-up exercises, at least one pressure, and a counter operatively coupled to the at one pressure sensor to determine a number of the sit-up exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventors: Charity Abiemo, Richard Abiemo
  • Patent number: 7987803
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pontoon boat. The pontoon boat includes a deck, a pair of pontoons, an elongated channel member and a boat. The pair of pontoons is disposed on a water side portion of the deck for supporting the deck above a water level. The elongated channel member is disposed on the water side portion of the deck between the pair of pontoons. The elongated channel member is configured to have longitudinal sliding movement with respect to the water side portion of the deck. The boat includes a body portion and a pair of lip portions. The pair of lip portions is configured to be slidingly received in the elongated channel member for removably securing the boat to the water side portion of the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Cochran
  • Patent number: 7966958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pontoon lift mechanism includes: a plurality of PVC tubing aligned in parallel; a portion of the plurality of PVC tubing including air filled PVC tubes; a portion of the plurality of PVC tubing including water filled PVC tubes; and an inlet valve and outlet valve provided for each PVC tube. The air filled PVC tubes and water filled PVC tubes abut each other and alternate in the parallel alignment of the tubes. The pontoon lift mechanism also includes a means to fill the air filled PVC tubes and the water filled PVC tubes, where said means to fill includes an air hose extending from an air supply valve and a water hose extending from a water supply valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Dan Cauley
  • Patent number: 7967303
    Abstract: Disclosed is a carriage system for a water vessel. The carriage system comprises a support assembly and a wheel assembly. The support assembly is removably attached to a first side of the water vessel. The support assembly comprises a first body member disposed on an inner surface of the first side, and a handle member removably attached to the first body member. The wheel assembly is removably attached to a second side opposite to the first side of the water vessel. The wheel assembly comprises a second body member disposed on an inner surface of the second side, and a wheel member removably attached to the second body member. The support assembly facilitates pulling of the water vessel. Further, the wheel assembly facilitates movement of the water vessel upon being pulled using the support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Henry Ed Miller
  • Patent number: 7938338
    Abstract: Disclosed is an air freshener apparatus capable of being attached to an air-vent for receiving air. The air freshener apparatus comprises an enclosure formed by a front portion and a back portion. The enclosure removably secures a reservoir having an aromatic substance. Further, an attaching member extends from the back portion to attach the enclosure to the air-vent. Furthermore, an air-vent opening is configured on the back portion for receiving the air from the air-vent on removably attaching the enclosure to the air-vent, and further, directing the air to the reservoir for obtaining a mixture of the air and the aromatic substance. Furthermore, an adjustable opening is configured on the front portion for dispensing the mixture out of the enclosure. Moreover, a regulating means is provided for adjusting the adjustable opening for dispensing required amount of the mixture therefrom, and a lighting member is provided for illumination purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventors: Omar Janakat, Cheryl Palko
  • Patent number: 7927104
    Abstract: Disclosed is an educational game apparatus for playing a game by a plurality of players. The educational game apparatus comprises a playing rack member, a pair of dice, and a winner indication member. The playing rack member comprises a pair of lateral members, and a plurality of transverse members coupled to configure a turn record section, a score record section, and a number section. The turn record section records turns played by a player during the game, and records a lucky number selected by the player. The score record section records scores accumulated by the player during the game. The number section includes a plurality of blocks each with a set of numbers inscribed thereon. The pair of dice is tossed to turn a block from the plurality of blocks to score points. Further, the player with highest points secures the winner indication member on the playing rack member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Dane Werley Compton
  • Patent number: 7887343
    Abstract: A control apparatus for controlling a plurality of electrical devices is provided. The control apparatus includes a first body member, a second body member hingedly attached to the first body member, a power outlet strip, a power key lock, and an electronic timer. The control apparatus is capable of assuming one of a plurality of positions between an open position and a closed position. The power outlet strip includes a plurality of electrical receptacles and each of the plurality of electrical receptacles is capable of receiving an electric socket of an electrical device of the plurality of electrical devices. The power key lock and the electronic timer are disposed on the first body member. The electronic timer is capable of activating the power key lock for controlling power supply to the plurality of electrical devices connected to the plurality of electrical receptacles of the power outlet strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Charles Jeffrey Ryan
  • Patent number: 7857290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated jacking system for a motor vehicle that includes: a motorized jack; a rail system, where the rail system provides a means of movement for the motorized jack; and a control means, where the control means controls the movement of the motorized jack about the rail system. In one exemplary embodiment, the control means includes a control panel where the control panel includes at least four control buttons and each button coincides with a position of the motorized jack. During use, the rail system installs to the under carriage of a vehicle and includes a format that enables the motorized jack to position adjacent to a wheel of the vehicle. The present invention also includes a method of installing an automated jacking system to a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventors: Nathaniel Tuff, Leroy Tuff
  • Patent number: 7698789
    Abstract: Disclosed is a towel holding apparatus for providing a ready access to a towel by a user. The towel holding apparatus includes an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly includes a clasping member capable of being detachably attached to an item of the user. Further, the attachment assembly includes a first connector detachably attached to the clasping member, and a first set of magnets removably engaged with the first connector. The towel holding apparatus further includes a holding assembly. The holding assembly includes a second set of magnets removably coupled to the first set of magnets of the attachment assembly. Further, the holding assembly includes a second connector removably engaged with the second set of magnets, and a holding member detachably attached to the second connector. The holding member is capable of removably holding the towel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Frank Cserpes
  • Patent number: D627984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: David Haugland