Patents Represented by Attorney McKellar IP Law, PLLC
  • Patent number: 8350481
    Abstract: A method of creating a light effect using the concurrent exposure of a variety of colored designs to at least two different colored light emitting diode lights and controlling the light emitting diode lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Harold Larsen
  • Patent number: 8323455
    Abstract: A vent scraping apparatus (10) includes a mount (20) fixably attached a carbonizing machine (14) at an opening (18) in the carbonizing machine. A duct (28) is fixably attached within the mount (20). The duct (28) conducts gas vented from the carbonizing machine. A scraper (24) is movably attached between the mount (20) and the duct (28). The scraper (24) slides between an inner surface (22) of the mount (20) and an outer surface (30) of the duct (28). The scraper (24) includes a leading edge (36) for scraping an inner surface (44) of the carbonizing machine opening (18) as the scraper is extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventors: Fred L. Jones, James Kowalczyk
  • Patent number: 8297452
    Abstract: A parts container having adjustable racks that are adjustable in both a vertical and horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventors: George A. Anscomb, Jason V. Hultberg
  • Patent number: 8261921
    Abstract: A parts container having adjustable racks that are adjustable in both a vertical and horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: George A. Anscomb, Jason V. Hultberg
  • Patent number: 8240368
    Abstract: What is disclosed herein deals with low to medium pressure, high temperature, all ceramic, air-to-air, indirect heat exchangers, novel ball joints, high load-bearing ceramic tube sheets, and tube seal extenders for ceramic tubes that are useful in such heat exchangers. Also disclosed are new and novel systems used in new and novel industrial processes such as chemical processing, sludge destruction and the production of particulates such as, for example, carbon black. Systems utilizing several heat exchangers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Robert G. Graham
  • Patent number: 8240094
    Abstract: A bird defense system for a dock system. The bird defense system consists of a series of support arms that are mounted to the stringers of the dock. The support arms are manually attached to the stringer and have an adjustable height support rod that allows the user to set the height of the bird defense system. At the end of the support rods are hollow tubes that accommodate a cord that is threaded through each support arm creating a perimeter around the dock preventing birds from landing or hoping on the top surface of the dock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Serschen
  • Patent number: 8226065
    Abstract: Force resistant assemblies and shock absorbing articles prepared therefrom. The force resistant assemblies comprise a combination of square torsion bars held in a housing within a series of elongated elastomeric strips having elastic memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventors: Robert P. Moeller, David P. Moeller
  • Patent number: 8221695
    Abstract: A catalytically activated vacuum distillation system, several novel component parts of said system, a process for producing carbon based products and novel carbon black that is produced from such a system and process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventors: Michael P Maskarinec, Bart M. Taylor
  • Patent number: 8209898
    Abstract: The instant invention is a sight accessory that attaches to a scope. The double vision blocker attaches with hook and loop fasteners and is further secured by a plurality of “O” rings. The blocker allows the user to sight with both eyes open preventing the occurrence of double vision. This creates an opportunity for the user to be more accurate on a consistent basis. The device is also suitable for use for both right handed and left handed users without any modification. The sight accessory can be attached to archery sights, scopes and any other instrument used for sighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Timothy Fredrick Long
  • Patent number: 8209842
    Abstract: A stud mount for detachably mounting a traction stud to a snowmobile track assembly including an endless drive belt having at least one laterally extending reinforcing rod embedded in the drive belt. At least one stud mount is secured about the reinforcing rod by way of a mounting head and is opened to the ground-engaging side of the track to receive a traction stud. One or more stabilizing arms project laterally from the mounting head and are adapted embedded in the endless drive belt to provide lateral stability to the stud mounts under torque load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Robert S. Musselman
  • Patent number: 8211355
    Abstract: Rotary forming drums that have a unique vacuum distribution and control system imparting a vacuum to the insert trays in a region or zone of the drum in a controlled manner. The rotary drum also has insert trays that are forced outward by the movement of follower cam activation upon a roller cam which in turn forces molded articles from the trays quickly, cleanly and efficiently. Once the product is removed from the insert trays internal and external springs return the insert trays to their original position to repeat the process on a continuous basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventors: Melvin Otto, Joe Garvin
  • Patent number: 8186238
    Abstract: A mechanical gear apparatus that provides power transmission wherein a gear that is driven moves only in a forward direction when the driving gear is driven forward or in reverse. It is a mechanical gear apparatus comprising a support base, a drive gear, and, a directional gear assembly comprising three gears and, another configuration in which there is a mechanical gear apparatus comprising a support base, a driven gear, and a directional gear assembly comprising two directional gears and a drive gear. The gears in the mechanical gear apparatus can be substituted by smooth or rough surface rubber rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Ernest W. Allen
  • Patent number: 8181586
    Abstract: The instant device is a device that when used in a plurality they will support a dry docked pontoon effectively and efficiently. The device has to be used in combination with at least three others to effectively support a dry docked pontoon. The device is manufactured with a grooved top surface allowing the v shaped groove of the bottom of a pontoon to rest within it and thereby preventing damage to the pontoon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Charles Roumell
  • Patent number: 8157499
    Abstract: The instant invention is a containerized freight system that is comprised in combination of a specialized container, a lift mechanism and a transportation unit or vehicle mounted lifting and transporting system of individual specialized cargo containers. The system allows delivery of specialized cargo container virtually anywhere for loading, unloading, storage and retrieval by the transportation unit. The lifting unit is unique in that leg members engage the bottom channel of the specialized container it will raise and lower the unit while keeping the container and its contents in a vertical plane preventing the shifting of the contents within the container. The system also includes a specially equipped trailer that has a bed that lowers to ground level to facilitate loading and unloading of containers. This trailer is capable of hauling at least one container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Jack Jones
  • Patent number: 8146934
    Abstract: A suspension link assembly is provided. The link assembly includes a link member having a head portion and a shank. The head portion has a concave surface. The head portion further includes a convex surface. At least one bushing is provided. The bushing has convex and concave surfaces for respectively engaging the concave and convex surfaces of the head portion. A tapered aperture extends through the head portion from the convex surface to the concave surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Larry J. Verbowski
  • Patent number: 8146689
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle having a unique suspension system for enabling handicapped individuals or invalids to easily access the vehicle and be self-transportable over ground or an ice surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Daryl Hertema
  • Patent number: 8136288
    Abstract: A mounting device that is used with floating waterfowl decoys to enable the floating decoys to be converted for use in a dry field. This is accomplished by using a mounting platform that is equipped with flexible attaching means that loop over the extended part of the keel on a floating waterfowl decoy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: John Edward Shope
  • Patent number: D661620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: David J. LeRoux
  • Patent number: D667340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: David J. LeRoux
  • Patent number: D668732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Timothy R. Frecka