Patents Represented by Attorney Leon Gilden

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  • Hair vacuum apparatus
    Patent number: 5267372
    Abstract: An apparatus is directed to permit individuals to remove debris and the like entrapped within an individual's hair, with the apparatus having an elongated truncated conical body flaring outwardly from a handle portion obliquely relative to the handle portion, and the body having an entrance opening formed with an entrance screen to prevent air from being directed into the vacuum. A removable filter is positioned between the vacuum motor and a rear distal end of the body. A modification of the invention includes an encircling clamp mounted about the body, with the body formed of a shape retentent material permitting deformation of the entrance opening to accommodate various portions of an individual's head and geometric variations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Gale M. Jones
  • Vehicular truck trailer brake apparatus
    Patent number: 5267749
    Abstract: A braking assembly mounted to a bottom wall of a truck trailer includes telescoping legs biased exteriorly of tubes, wherein the legs are in a parallel relationship pivotally mounted to opposed distal ends of a brake bar securing a brake pad longitudinally and coextensively thereof, with a medially oriented hydraulically actuated piston mounted to an elongate spring arranged for projecting the brake pad downwardly relative to the truck trailer bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Kevin D. Hughes
  • Vehicular ashtray coin holder
    Patent number: 5267893
    Abstract: A housing is secured within a vehicular ashtray, with the vehicular ashtray having a floor for receiving and mounting the housing thereon. The housing includes a plurality of top walls arranged in a tiered relationship relative to one another, with a finger recess directed into an upper wall for access to one of a plurality of wells receiving coins of various denominations into the respective wells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Gretel C. Mangigian
  • Window grid
    Patent number: 5267421
    Abstract: A window grid includes plural pairs of orthogonally intersecting plate members adhesively mounted onto a window pane for simulation of a grid structure, as well as providing for strengthening of the window in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Thomas L. Salisbury
  • Vehicular wheel well replacement shell
    Patent number: 5267752
    Abstract: A polymeric liner is arranged for replacement into a wheel well portion of a vehicle for replacement of an original shell lost due to damage and rust. The unitary shell construction permits ease of mounting of the shell structure within an associated vehicle, with the shell having an outer wall formed in a spaced parallel relationship relative to an inner wall, and the outer wall including an outer wall semi-circular recess having a flange orthogonally mounted to the outer wall projecting exteriorly of the shell for ease of mounting to an existing vehicle. The inner wall includes an inner wall recess for accommodating suspension components of an associated vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Charles S. Miller
  • Scaffold stabilizer apparatus
    Patent number: 5267631
    Abstract: An apparatus to include a stairwell stabilizer having a tripod leg structure to effect stability relative to a central support tube, having an extension tube directed therefrom. The extension tube includes a support rod orthogonally mounted medially of itself to an upper distal end of the extension tube, with the support rod having extension legs directed exteriorly of each end of the support rod. Each extension leg includes an abutment flange having an abrasive exterior surface to support scaffold planks thereon. A further scaffold stabilizer structure includes laterally extending mounting bars pivotally mounted to upper distal ends of a scaffold structure at opposed sides thereof, wherein each mounting bar includes a slide tube, with each slide tube having stabilizer rods directed therefrom, wherein the stabilizer rods are secured to opposed sides of a scaffold structure for stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Gary S. Mendel
  • Commode seat lowering apparatus
    Patent number: 5267356
    Abstract: A lowering apparatus is arranged to include a commode seat arranged for biased displacement from a first orientation oriented at an obtuse included angle relative to the commode to a second position at an acute orientation relative to the commode, whereupon the commode seat is then lowered by means of gravity and wherein the gravity pull is dampened by use of a pneumatic cylinder mounted within a dampening housing, wherein the pneumatic cylinder is controlled by means of a bleed valve to control the dampening action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventors: William W. Gideon, George C. Gideon
  • Neck supported flashlight apparatus
    Patent number: 5268826
    Abstract: A semi-annular band formed of shape-retentive material is arranged for positioning about an individual's neck, having its first end secured to a photo-cell and its second end mounting a flashlight member thereon, whereupon the photo-cell permits actuation of the flashlight member upon entering areas of limited available light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Roger W. Greene
  • Toy train apparatus
    Patent number: 5265912
    Abstract: A train apparatus includes a locomotive housing arranged for manual propulsion and for selective coupling to one of a first, second, and third cart assembly, wherein the first cart assembly includes amusement devices for motor skills, the second cart assembly includes various components relative to a simulation health emergency vehicle, and wherein the third cart assembly includes components relative to a kitchen assembly, and wherein the locomotive housing includes various selective bell, whistle, and audible signals operative relative to a passenger cockpit slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Natividad
  • Refrigerator lock apparatus
    Patent number: 5265921
    Abstract: A child-resistant lock structure includes cooperative first and second plates arranged for adjacency relative to one another mounted to a respective refrigerator and refrigerator door, wherein a first mounting plate is arranged to receive a latch bolt from a second mounting plate in communication relative to one another, with the first and second plates having first and second suction cups arranged for ease of securement of the lock structure without damage to the refrigerator surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Inventors: John P. Nikitas, Robert D. Anderson
  • Color association game apparatus
    Patent number: 5265878
    Abstract: A game board includes a perimeter continuous game path having a plurality of categories of directional spaces therewithin to direct players to effect the removal, reversal, replacement, or selection of various coloration discs from a quantity of such discs to provide for the duplication of a pattern upon a central section of position squares to duplicate a pattern from a directional card afforded each player. Boxes of squares are positioned adjacent the exterior of the central section, whereupon individual players may duplicate various patterns of the central section to permit removal of discs therefrom to alter plans of opposing players in completion of a predetermined pattern of discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Inventor: Jun Y. Kim
  • Jogger's baby carriage apparatus
    Patent number: 5265891
    Abstract: A frame assembly removably mounts a coach member thereon, wherein the frame member assembly includes spring members to cushion the coach member mounting to the frame assembly, with the frame assembly further including first and second harness tubes to accommodate pivoting of a torso harness worn by an individual transporting the carriage structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Inventor: Stuart L. Diehl
  • Steel toe protector
    Patent number: D341699
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Inventors: Edward G. Williams, Jr., Margie A. Williams
  • Auto loading can crusher
    Patent number: D341841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Inventor: Eugene A. Mick
  • Combined dental floss and holder
    Patent number: D341910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Inventor: Shawn P. Plytas
  • Safety screen for cutting, molding and shaping lumber
    Patent number: D342079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Ignatius Koenig, Jr.
  • Novelty promotion card
    Patent number: D342099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Wayne O. Jones
  • Combined sprayer head and connector for washing pets
    Patent number: D342120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Herbert F. Dixon, Jr.
  • Diaper cover
    Patent number: D342132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Susan McConnell Montalvo
  • Training pants
    Patent number: D342133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Cheryl R. Navarre