Patents Represented by Attorney McHale & Slavin, P.A.

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  • Transom drain light
    Patent number: 8016463
    Abstract: Disclosed is an underwater lighting apparatus securable in the transom drain hole of a vessel. The apparatus is formed from a support structure having a chamber for housing at least one LED or the like lighting element. An outer surface of the support structure is sized and arranged to sealingly secure to the transom drain hole of a conventional boat to prevent water passage. The apparatus includes an internal power source, namely disposable cell batteries or a rechargeable cell, for providing power to the lighting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Tojo Sea Below, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Thomas Jordan, III, Michael W. Townsend
  • Multi-station voting booth with storage/utility cart
    Patent number: 8006986
    Abstract: A portable voting booth having multiple voting stations combined with a single utility/storage cart. The cart includes portable voting booth stations that can be deployed from the cart with privacy shields that are formed integral and can be erected instantly for privacy. Privacy booths are placed at various levels to accommodate individuals of various heights, including wheelchair bound individuals. Beneath the retractable voting stations is an area for storage of voting materials, allowing the materials to be assembled in a remote location and sealed within the utility cart for storage. The cart then can be moved to the particular locations for the voting procedure. At the voting location, the seal can be broken and the ballots accessed. Upon completion of the voting process the cart can be resealed with the cast ballots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Naztec International Group, LLC
    Inventor: Mohamed Pazhoor
  • Dynamic cervical plate
    Patent number: 8002809
    Abstract: A dynamic cervical plate has a ratchet and pawl mechanism that allows the cervical plate to post operatively shorten the length of the plate and maintain compression between adjacent vertebrae. The plate has an elongated shaft with grooves on one surface and a groove along each longitudinal edge. A lateral bar is attached on one end of the shaft. The bar has screw holes for connecting with the head of a spinal screw. Another lateral bar is slidably engaged in the longitudinal grooves along the shaft and has a spring clip acting as a pawl with the grooves on the shaft. The sliding bar has screw holes on each side of the shaft. The clip is configured to span the screw holes to prevent screws from backing out of the holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Atlas Spine, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew G. Baynham
  • Process and device for fire prevention and extinguishing
    Patent number: 7992647
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a fire extinguishing apparatus. Particularly to an apparatus that includes at least one container that includes a fire retardant gel. The gel is formed from dehydrated superabsorbent polymer and water. The pre filled containers include at least one control valve or frangible portion to release the fire retardant to extinguish the fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: GelTech Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Cordani
  • Geothermal power generation system and method for adapting to mine shafts
    Patent number: 7984613
    Abstract: A geothermal power system for production of power, and in particular electrical energy, utilizing naturally occurring geothermal energy sources and a method for identifying and converting manmade and natural geological formations into a substantial source of energy and at the same time providing remediation of environmental and safety hazards. Utilizing surface air that is substantially cooler than the geothermal temperature of the subterranean cavern an induced air flow will be produced. This naturally induced air flow will be harnessed and provide the energy to the system power plants for production of electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Mine-RG, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. DuBois
  • Body or plant part dressing
    Patent number: 7985195
    Abstract: A dressing having a flexible sleeve shaped to accommodate a substantially cylindrical body or plant portion, the sleeve having a lining which is substantially non-adherent to the body or plant part being bandaged and having a peripheral securement means which attaches two peripheral portions to each other without those portions being circumferentially adhered to the sleeve portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Inventor: Barbara Brooke Jennings-Spring
  • Linear fastener system and method for use
    Patent number: 7981143
    Abstract: The present invention provides a linear fastening system capable of rapid engagement and disengagement. More specifically, the system utilizes a cooperating collet member and a compression ring member which are constructed and arranged to slip easily over a shank member. The fastener system is secured by sliding a compression member in a linear overlapping fashion over the collet member thereby utilizing the conical surfaces to compress the collet member to grip the outer surface of the shank member. In this manner, the linear fastener system is capable of providing a secure connection between multiple components without the need to apply rotational torque to the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Spinal LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Doubler, John E. Hammill, Sr.
  • Double-D dive gear bracket
    Patent number: D641613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Inventor: Scott W. Isberner
  • Interlocking container
    Patent number: D642062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Inventor: Wendell Adams
  • Stand for a hair dryer
    Patent number: D642736
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Easy Life Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James W. Reidy
  • Radial bristle pet grooming brush
    Patent number: D643220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventors: Linda S. Berger, William J. Berger
  • Bottle having recessed label panel
    Patent number: D643291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Accudial Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Haskins
  • Detachable jewelry setting
    Patent number: D643328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Babyak Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Josh Babyak
  • Fishing lure
    Patent number: D643499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Dwight Blake
  • Combined flood and spot LED light for watercraft
    Patent number: D643559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Alan Seymour
  • Folding comb
    Patent number: D643575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Fringe Cosmetics
    Inventor: Melissa Peverini
  • Modular storage enclosure
    Patent number: D644338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Matthew McKimmy, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Trash container assembly
    Patent number: D644391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Kopp, Michael R. Vogler
  • Portable container assembly
    Patent number: D644394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Robert G. Kopp, Michael R. Vogler
  • Biofeeder
    Patent number: D644711
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: In-Pipe Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Fadi Kassir, John Williams, John Tadlock, Scott Collins