Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Melvin L. Crane Agent
  • Patent number: 6634520
    Abstract: A mechanically operated product dispenser which has a push button that engages one end of a pivoted arm. The opposite end of the pivoted arm is pivotably connected to a slide gear that drives a drive gear. The drive gear drives a spindle on which a cam and a dispenser cog are secured. The cam has a sloping surface groove which receives an arm of a secondary housing in order to pivot the secondary housing as the cam is rotated. The dispenser cog is rotated by the spindle and forces a product in a product reservoir into a dispensing track in the secondary housing. Therefore, the device easily dispenses a product into a receptacle or into one's hand if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6402580
    Abstract: A candy holding device designed to add amusement to a child's candy. The device comprises a main housing which can be in the form of a full or partial body or skeleton or any form desired, hard plastic balls, a male pivot point, a female pivot slot, an anchor pin, a hollow noisemaker, an expandable stick holder, a slide groove, a candy stick and a candy. The upper portion of the main housing has a hollow noisemaker with a slide groove. The candy and candy stick are held stationary by the expandable stick holder which attaches to the top of the male pivot point and secured by the anchor pin. The main housing has extensions which hold the hard plastic balls on each side of the hollow noisemaker. By holding the main housing and shaking from side to side, sounds are produced by bouncing the hollow noisemaker against the hard plastic balls via the male pivot point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6319085
    Abstract: A candy holder-toy that includes a housing which contains a piece of rigid candy therein. A push rod passes into the housing for forcing the piece of candy from the housing for consumption. The housing can be formed as a rocket ship having fins which make the rocket ship appear more realistic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6309683
    Abstract: A novelty candy holding device including a housing to which a candy pop can be secured. The housing includes a bottom end cap which prevents a pliable putty-like material in the housing from drying out. The bottom end cap can be removed to expose the pliable putty material into which one can insert their finger or fingers in order to move the putty material around so that movement of the putty makes a noise as air within the putty is moved. The device can have an end cap with a central opening secured to the housing. A stretchable diaphragm is secured over the central aperture so that one can force the diaphragm into the pliable putty material to move the putty material about so that a noise will be made as the putty material is moved, at which time air in the putty material will make a noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6273580
    Abstract: The light licks is a candy/toy holding device designed to light up during consumption of the candy. The light licks comprises a main housing made of plastic or any suitable material which contains a power supply, a spring, a position and a negative battery contact and the socket end of a non-breakable bulb with a LED. The non-breakable bulb extends beyond the lower end of the main housing. The upper end of the main housing has a switch button with an aperture at the top of the button which holds the candy stick and candy. The light operates when the child uses his/her mouth or tongue to push the candy and the candy stick downward applying pressure on the switch button. The switch button makes contact with the power supply and the LED lights up the bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6217068
    Abstract: This invention sets forth one or more seat belts which are secured at one end to the vehicle body in front of the seat and which extends upwardly and across the seat to connect with the usual well known buckle. The belt can be a retractable type so that it does not flop around on the floor in front of the seat. The belt can pass through a loop on the upper front of the seat. This belt would be used to protect a person, such as a child, lying prone on the seat such as during sleeping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventors: Pat C. Trainum, Douglas J. Trainum, Melvin L. Crane
  • Patent number: 6200189
    Abstract: The pop dancers consist of a main housing with a slide switch, microphone, speaker, integrated circuit board, contact switch, a gearing system, and a motor. The lower end of the main housing contains the power supply. The upper end of the main housing has a tube anchor with a drive rod, outer tube, candy stick holder, flexible/bendable character with an aperture and candy with a candy stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6200186
    Abstract: A candy-toy device which includes a housing. The housing includes a pivot arm which functions to move a cross-armed jack up and down along lower and upper slide tracks when forced by a pushbutton. The pivot arm activates an electrical on-and-off switch which controls an electrical circuitry which produces a desired sound as the pivot arm moves the cross-armed jack up and down along the upper and lower slides. A candy pop is secured to an upper surface of the upper slide track so that the candy pop moves up and down as the jack is moved up and down. The sounds can be made in alternation as the pivot arm closes and opens the on-and-off switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6183336
    Abstract: A candy holding device that is designed to combine candy and which supports the candy. The device includes an upper housing, a middle housing, and a lower housing. The upper housing is a liquid-filled container that has a metallic rotor in the lower portion. The rotor is put in motion by a motor and a magnetic rotor causing a tornado movement within the liquid to provide entertainment. The liquid may also containing objects (glitter, three-dimensional figures, etc.) that are visible to the user. Additionally, at the top of the upper housing is a support for a piece of candy which can be made to be replaceable is desired. The middle housing contains the motor and a switch means. The motor spins the magnetic rotor that in turn spins the metallic rotor in the upper housing. The switch means controls the motor and the lower housing contains the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6155453
    Abstract: A plurality of different operative candy dispensers which can be interconnected as one device through which candy pieces are dispensed from a first candy dispenser and which are dispensed in order through each of the interconnected candy dispensers. Each of the candy dispensers includes a main housing, a motor, gear train, power supply, control switch, candy reservoir, exit spout from said housing and a mechanism for moving and dispensing the candy from the exit spout of the housing. Each of the separate candy dispensers are equipped with an auxiliary electrical plug or connection by which each of the candy dispensers can be connected to a master switch which when closed will bypass the control switch of each separate candy dispenser to operate all of the interconnected dispensers together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6095885
    Abstract: A candy toy holder device which provides fun and visual pleasure for the consumer as well as providing a candy treat. The device includes an upper housing and a main housing which provides a support for a lollipop via a stationary stick holder secured to the main housing. The upper housing has one or more movable parts that perform a variety of movements. It may be constructed so that the movements include appendages moving around, up, down, in or out and the candy is designed to remain stationary whether or not the motion parts are active or inactive. The movements are activated by the use of a motor, a switching device and a power source. The power source is self contained within the main housing and the housing is designed in a manner that allows the battery to be replaced as well as the candy. Use of one or more gears and/or gearing systems allows the movements of parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6075756
    Abstract: A novelty candy holding device which is in combination with a stop watch and a beeper. The stop watch can be activated and deactivated by a start/stop button/switch, when the stop watch is stopped, the start/stop button/switch activates a circuitry to a beeper and the beeper beeps until the reset button of the stop watch is pressed to reset the digital display to zeros and at the same time to inactivate the beeper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6027752
    Abstract: A plush candy pop holding device which is made of a soft, squeezable housing that can be made either solid or hollow, as long as the exterior layer is somewhat pliable providing a pleasing touch to the holder. The upper end of the main housing has an aperture which has an expandable sleeve for receiving the candy stick to fit securely therein. The candy stick holder is of an expandable size to accommodate most single lollipops on the market today. The entire holding device is supported by a base which allows the product to stand in an upright fashion. The plush pop can be made with a washable surface. The housing could be made to accommodate a variety of body styles such as balls, heads, animal shapes, etc. to provide a pleasant look and feel for the entertainment of children of all ages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5938153
    Abstract: A clone pop comprising at least one hollow main housing made of a bendable material. Inside the hollow main housing is a plastic bendable sleeve with a bendable wire inside each sleeve. The plastic bendable sleeve and the bendable wire inside the plastic sleeve extends from the lower end of the main housing to the upper end of the main housing. Attached at the upper end of the main housing is a likeness of a head of an animal, character, etc. with an aperture at the top of the head to hold a candy with a candy stick. The main housing can be made in different lengths so a child can bend it to make a bracelet or necklace or to bend two housings together or bend apart in several different shapes. The clone pops can be made and sold separately or as pairs so a child can collect all of a series and make their own combination of clone pops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5919079
    Abstract: A play sword lollipop holding device for entertaining children. The device comprises a plastic handle which is the main housing with one or more plastic telescoping sleeves attached to the handle. The last sleeve, which is the smallest, has an aperture at the end to hold a lollipop on a stick. A child can enjoy playing and eating his/her play sword lollipop with the flick of their wrist. This action causes the telescoping sleeves and candy to extend outward from the handle making a sword to play with. When not in use, the telescoping sleeves collapse one into the other for easy carrying and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5910198
    Abstract: A lug removal and tightening tool comprising a supporting base plate. A vertically supported upright which is supported by the base plate. The vertically supported upright includes a plurality of apertures in a circular pattern. A leverage bar which is removably secured to one end of a socket-type extension for loosening a lug nut by placing a socket end of the extension on a lug. The leverage end of the extension is supported in one of the apertures in order to support the leverage bar during loosening the lug. Each aperture of the movable plate aligns with a lug such that by moving the extension to different lugs, each of the lugs are loosened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventors: Daniel J. Maher, Billie Jo Maher
  • Patent number: 5906846
    Abstract: A candy or gum holding device including an elongated flexible cord. The candy or gum is of a gummy type which can be threaded onto the cord along its length. Near a lower end of the cord, the cord is flared slightly so that the candy or gum pieces will not fall off but can be pulled off over the flare. The upper end of the cord is provided with a head and the lower end of the cord is provided with a tail section. The head is provided with an aperture which receives the end of the tail section in order to form a bracelet or anklet after the candy has been consumed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter