Patents Represented by Attorney McGarry Bair PC

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  • Actuatable holding system
    Patent number: 7883068
    Abstract: An actuatable holding system is provided for holding an object, such as a bicycle. In one exemplary embodiment of the system, first and second arms are pivotally connected to a pivot base and are actuated between an opened and closed position by an assembly that can include an actuator housing with a length and extending from the base, an arm contacting element that can slide along at least a portion of the length of the actuator housing, and a button slideably disposed on the housing, distal to the arm contacting element, and operable to releasably lock the arm contacting element in at least a first position, in which the first and second arms are in the opened position, and a second position, in which the first and second arms are in the closed position. A variety of features of actuatable holding systems, as well as methods of manufacturing such systems, are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Craig R. Forest, David E. Moeller
  • Radio frequency multiplexer for coupling antennas to AM/FM, CB, and television apparatus
    Patent number: 7884684
    Abstract: A multiplexer circuit for CB, AM/FM, and television splits the radio and television signals, adding impedance to the split lines, and providing an amplifier upstream of the split.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: R.A. Miller Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen J. Seward, Robert B. Ennenga, Paul E. Miller
  • Mirror system with rapid installation fastening components
    Patent number: 7883223
    Abstract: A mirror system for a motor vehicle comprises a reflective element assembly, a support bracket, a tilt actuator, and a fastener system for fastening at least one of the reflective element assembly and the tilt actuator to at least one of the tilt actuator and the support bracket. The fastener system comprises a projection on one of the reflective element assembly and the support bracket, and a receptacle on the other of the support bracket and the tilt actuator. The projection can be removably interlocked with the receptacle to fasten the reflective element assembly or the tilt actuator to the tilt actuator or the support bracket, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith D. Foote, Ian Boddy, Kenneth C. Peterson
  • Swing-up rudder for small boat
    Patent number: 7878135
    Abstract: A kick-up rudder mechanism for small, tiller-steered sailboats. The rudder has a two-position pivot that allows the rudder to kick up and drop back down automatically when it hits and then clears an underwater obstacle; to be raised and lowered manually with fore-and-aft motion of the tiller; and to be secured against unwanted kick-up with a vertically releasable fore-aft locking connection between the tiller and the rudder housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Nauticraft Corporation
    Inventor: Curtis D. Chamers
  • Controlling vibrations
    Patent number: 7878489
    Abstract: In order to control vibrations of two parts of a piece of machinery, a variable force may be generated to oppose the vibrations, with the variable force being generated under control of a controller on the basis of an iterative relationship, the iterative relationship being such as to generate the force of one iteration using a controller output signal in frequency domain vector form derived from the controller output signal of the immediately previous iteration in frequency domain vector form plus a frequency domain vector quantity derived from the resultant vibration of more than one previous iteration. Where these two parts are connected by multiple (f) mounting devices, the controller output signals a previous iterations are taken into account, and the frequency domain vector quantity derived from the controller output signals and more than f previous iterations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: DTR VMS Limited
    Inventor: Peter Michael Trewhella Fursdon
  • Multi-function side detent for vehicular mirror
    Patent number: 7874687
    Abstract: A vehicular exterior mirror assembly comprises a base assembly adapted for fixed attachment to an exterior portion of the vehicle and a reflective element assembly pivotally attached to the base assembly and supported thereby. A pivot member having a perimeter wall is interposed between the base assembly and the reflective element assembly and defines an axis of rotation between the base assembly and the reflective element assembly. A side-acting detent assembly is mounted to one of the base assembly and the reflective element assembly, and has a side-acting detent assembly member positioned to exert a force against the perimeter wall of the pivot member normal to the axis of rotation. One of the pivot member and the side-acting detent assembly member comprises at least one indentation and the other of the pivot member and the side-acting detent assembly member comprises a bearing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Boddy, Rex E. Blakeman
  • Adjustable fender mount
    Patent number: 7874592
    Abstract: A vehicle fender is mounted to a mounting arm through at least one clamp that is mounted on the mounting arm. The clamp and an edge of the fender have complementary teeth and grooves to adjustably mount the fender to the mounting arm. The fender teeth and grooves are formed in a pocket and the pocket extends beneath the fender panel and receives the mounting arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Fleet Engineers, Incorporated
    Inventors: Wesley K. Eklund, Gary Roberts, Tom Gerst, Andrew Hartmann, Guido Redaelli
  • Bare floor cleaner with agitator lift
    Patent number: 7870638
    Abstract: A bare floor cleaner for wet and dry bare floor surfaces comprises a base with wet and dry suction nozzles and a handle pivotally connected to the base. A diverter mounted in the working air conduit between each of the dry suction nozzle and the wet suction nozzle to a recovery tank is movable by movement of the handle between a dry suction position and a wet suction position for selectively at least partially blocking working air flow from the wet suction nozzle and the dry suction nozzle, respectively, to the recovery tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: John L. Jansen
  • Household washing appliance with biocide element in a wash chamber
    Patent number: 7871472
    Abstract: A household washing appliance having a wash chamber with a sump region at the bottom is disclosed. The sump region is in communication with a filter housed in a filter chamber is disclosed. The appliance further includes a biocide element in communication with the wash chamber. The wash chamber operatively receives wash liquid from a wash pump downstream of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Josef Arnold Buser
  • Host with multiple sequential adapters for multiple consumer electronic devices
    Patent number: 7871300
    Abstract: A modular system having multiple adapters for providing service to consumer electronic devices, at least one adapter being capable of being coupled to host to receive an electrical service and at least another adapter being, capable of being coupled to the at least one adapter to receive an electrical service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. McCoy, James W. Kendall, Ameresh Viswanathan
  • Method and apparatus for testing the air flow in a clothes dryer
    Patent number: 7870799
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing the air flow in a clothes dryer by determining a pressure characteristic of the air within the drying chamber when the dryer is turned on and comparing the determined pressure characteristic to a predetermined reference value to ascertain the condition of the air flow in the dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Gregory John Neumann
  • Appliance door with a service interface
    Patent number: 7870753
    Abstract: An appliance comprises a cabinet, a door movably mounted to the cabinet and having a peripheral edge, and a standardized service interface located on the peripheral edge. The standardized service interface is configured to supply at least one service for use by a consumer electronic device. The peripheral edge can be the top edge of the door and the standardized service interface can receive the service from the use environment of the appliance. A connector can be incorporated into the standardized service interface to selectively supply the consumer electronic device with the service. The appliance can comprise a refrigerator. The service can comprise mechanical, power, or data communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Henry Orlando Marcy, V, Richard A. McCoy, James W. Kendall
  • Respirator exhalation unit
    Patent number: 7866319
    Abstract: A respirator exhalation unit (10) comprises a negative pressure valve (120) and a selectively actuable positive pressure valve assembly (130). The position of the positive pressure valve assembly (130) is selectively adjustable to convert the exhalation unit (10) for use in multiple operating modes, such as a negative pressure mode, a powered air mode, and a self-contained breathing apparatus mode (SCBA). Additionally, a closed circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA) adapter assembly (200) can be attached to the exhalation unit for conversion to a CCBA operating mode. Further, the negative pressure valve (120) divides the interior of the exhalation unit into two chambers, one of which functions as a dead space that protects the user from exposure to any harmful contaminants at the end of exhalation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Avon Protection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Penton, John M. Richards, Robert Samuel George Sparke
  • Corner brush
    Patent number: D630439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: Meghan M. Raven
  • Chamber block
    Patent number: D631123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: Patrick William Byers
  • Mini brush
    Patent number: D631259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: Meghan M. Raven
  • Vacuum cleaner upright portion
    Patent number: D631628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Benacquisto, Douglas J. Medema
  • Vacuum cleaner upright portion
    Patent number: D632035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Luyckx, Justin Benacquisto, Douglas J. Medema
  • Vacuum cleaner module
    Patent number: D632036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Meghan L. McNeil, Michael Luyckx, Douglas J. Medema
  • Canister body for vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D632037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam G. Carr, Michael Luyckx, Douglas J. Medema, Lawrence Chun-Hei Chu, Wendy Hui Wu