Patents Represented by Attorney Linval B. Castle

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  • Tree stake stabilizer
    Patent number: 5199677
    Abstract: A tree stake stabilizer for maintaining rigid and parallel a pair of commercial tree stakes includes a pair of stake-grasping tubular collars interconnected by an adjustable length bar that is arcuate to form a horizontal offset to clear a growing tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Inventor: James R. Sessions
  • Wheel cover mounting for heavy vehicles
    Patent number: 5167440
    Abstract: Apparatus for firmly and quickly mounting an ornamental wheel cover on a bus or truck wheel having handholds and exposed lug nuts by applying a mounting ring that overlies the wheel and has a portion that fits through at least two handholds and can be rotated in a bayonet-type connection to grasp the wheel. A wheel cover with lug nut clearance holes then may be firmly secured with a quarter-turn fastener to the mounting ring which is locked against rotation by the wheel cover hole engagement with the lug nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: Wheel Masters Inc.
    Inventor: David J. FitzGerald
  • Vehicle lug nut covers
    Patent number: 5163797
    Abstract: Ornamental lug nut covers, protecting the a vehicle lug nut and threads are formed with a outwardly extending flanges with edges folded over to capture the rims of retainer rings having inward facing tabs that butt and lock against the surfaces of lug nuts. The flange may be used to secure vehicle wheel covers having oversize mounting holes that can fit around the outside of the nut so that only the flange and not the lug nut secures the wheel cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Wheel Masters Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony J. Patti
  • Wide band non-coated beam splitter
    Patent number: 5164857
    Abstract: A very wide band beam splitter for operation in the range between deep ultraviolet of 190 nanometers and into infrared is comprised of uncoated transparent material only 0.10 to 0.15 mm. in thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Nanometrics, Incorporated
    Inventor: Warren W. Lin
  • Cake divider with ornament support
    Patent number: 5129159
    Abstract: A cake divider having a plurality of blades evenly spaced around a central member in a radial pattern for cutting equal sized wedges of cake. The central member may be cylindrical with a cap that may replaced with a large diameter plate to serve as a platform for a candle tray, muxic box, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Inventor: Eduardo C. Fuenzalida
  • Moistureproof top for welding rod cans
    Patent number: 5127534
    Abstract: To prevent deterioration of the flux coatings, welding rods are shipped by the manufacturer in hermetically sealed, containers that are usually destroyed when opened. The invention is for a reusable, sealable end cover, with hinged lid that is attachable to an opened container and permits continued use of the container without need to first remove the rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Inventor: Vernley A. Fite, Jr.
  • Torque loss indicator
    Patent number: 5120174
    Abstract: A warning device for indicating undesired rotation of a threaded nut on a non-rotatable threaded shaft includes a tight fitting shell for covering the nut and a manually rotatable highly visible indicator on the end of the shell to be adjusted to a predetermined initial alignment. Any torque change caused by nut rotation will therefore rotate the indicator from its predetermined alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: Wheel Masters Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony J. Patti
  • Gate latch cam
    Patent number: 5116090
    Abstract: A gate latch, using neither gravity nor springs, is forceably opened and closed from either side of the gate by a handled lever that passes between the gate and gate post an into an arcuate cam slot. When the lever is lifted, it forces open the latch to eject a gate pin and, when lowered, forces the latch to close on the gate pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Inventor: Frederick C. Nichandros
  • Sprinkler pipe flow limiter
    Patent number: 5086976
    Abstract: A sprinkler flow control fixture for insertion between a water main and a sprinkler head contains a solid wall separating the inlet side from the outlet side with a passage therethrough calibrated to permit a flow rate of about 130% the normal flow of the sprinkler head so that removal of the head will not result in excessive water loss and drop in water main pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventor: James R. Sessions
  • Fiber optic book copier
    Patent number: 5072252
    Abstract: Full pages of books may be photocopied without damage to the book bindings by placing the open book on a wedge of fiber optics perpendicularly aligned to the copier platen to optically couple the photocopier to the book pages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Inventor: William E. Howseman, Jr.
  • Positive displacement piston metering pump
    Patent number: 5058779
    Abstract: A pneumatically operated metering pump having in a single cylinder, a driven piston and a slave piston that operates as a sliding valve for admitting fluid into the pump and drawing it into the cylinder between the two pistons so the next downward stroke of the master piston will force the fluid from the discharge port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventor: Silverio B. Surdilla
  • Flexible holder with magnetic base and clamp for a small flashlight and the like
    Patent number: D321062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventor: James D. Bonbright
  • Floatation tire
    Patent number: D322821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Inventor: Wilmo C. Orejola
  • Oil filler nut
    Patent number: D328903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Inventor: James D. Bonbright
  • Support cover for ostomy pouches
    Patent number: D328953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Inventor: Edward Garcia
  • Folding frame for signs
    Patent number: D330224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Inventor: Alton R. Melcher
  • Tree stake driver
    Patent number: D332205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Inventor: James R. Sessions
  • Tree stake support
    Patent number: D332729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Inventor: James R. Sessions
  • Air hose bracket for dual wheeled trucks
    Patent number: D333421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Inventor: Anthony J. Patti
  • Machinists V-block
    Patent number: D333826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Inventor: Joseph A. Giangrasso