Patents Represented by Attorney Michael A. O'Neil

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  • Pattern former for wrapped bakery products
    Patent number: 6862869
    Abstract: A pattern former for assembling wrapped bakery products into predetermined patterns includes a vacuum turntable comprising a perforated plate which is driven by a belt extending around the periphery of the vacuum turntable and actuated by a motor. A first transfer apparatus includes a pusher plate which moves groups of wrapped bakery products onto the vacuum turntable and which retracts to facilitate the formation of a subsequent group of wrapped bakery products as a previous group is being transferred to the vacuum turntable. A second transfer apparatus includes a pusher plate which moves assembled patterns of wrapped bakery products from the vacuum turntable into bakery trays and which is retractable to the facilitate the assembly of a subsequent pattern of wrapped bakery products as a previous pattern is being transferred to a bakery tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Stewart Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Lucido, William A. Rinks
  • Retainer clip for ribbon cable connectors
    Patent number: 6851964
    Abstract: A retainer clip for ribbon cable connectors comprises spaced, parallel feet which are received in transversely extending apertures extending through the female component of a ribbon cable connector. Legs extend upwardly and inwardly from the feet, and male component engaging arms extend from the upper ends of the legs for resiliently securing the male component in engagement with the female component of the connector. Camming members extend from the ends of the male component engaging arms and a handle extends from the ends of the cramming members for connecting the two sides of the retainer clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Digital Recorders, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Miller
  • Diverter for dual track air assisted collator
    Patent number: 6837361
    Abstract: A collator includes a first conveyor having a discharge end and a second receiving conveyor positioned below the discharge end of the first conveyor. As each product bag falls toward the second conveyor, an air blast assists in uprighting the bag. The second conveyor may be temporarily operated at a high speed to separate the product bags into groups. A deflector may be mounted at the discharge end of the second conveyor for directing product bags into containers. A diverter may be used to direct incoming product bags between parallel conveyors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Dallas A.C. Horn & Co.
    Inventors: John Mark Singleton, Mark A. Ritter
  • Form roller for printing press
    Patent number: 6827015
    Abstract: A form roller for use in an offset lithographic printing press comprises a stationary shaft and an eccentric roller supported on the shaft for rotation around the shaft and for oscillation along the length of the shaft. One or more cams are mounted on the shaft for controlling the operation of the rollers therealong. The exterior surface of the roller comprises an impregnated elastomeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Graphic Specialists, Inc.
    Inventor: Jose A. Villarreal
  • Method of and apparatus for automatically coating the human body
    Patent number: 6799580
    Abstract: In a system for coating human skin, a chemical composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, containment of the atomized spray, and residual recovery which together yield a novel method for applying chemical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Laughlin Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Laughlin
  • Method of and apparatus for automatically coating the human body
    Patent number: 6782893
    Abstract: In a system for coating human skin, a chemical composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, containment of the atomized spray, and residual recovery which together yield a novel method for applying chemical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Laughlin Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Laughlin
  • Apparatus and method for photovoltaic energy production based on internal charge emission in a solid-state heterostructure
    Patent number: 6774300
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for solar energy production comprises a multi-layer solid-state structure including a photosensitive layer, a thin conductor, a charge separation layer, and a back ohmic conductor, wherein light absorption occurs in a photosensitive layer and the charge carriers produced thereby are transported through the thin conductor through the adjacent potential energy barrier. The open circuit voltage of the solar cell can be manipulated by choosing from among a wide selection of materials making up the thin conductor, the charge separation layer, and the back ohmic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Adrena, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric W. McFarland
  • Pattern former for wrapped bakery products
    Patent number: 6766631
    Abstract: A pattern former for assembling wrapped bakery products into predetermined patterns includes a vacuum turntable comprising a perforated plate which is driven by a belt extending around the periphery of the vacuum turntable and actuated by a motor. A first transfer apparatus includes a pusher plate which moves groups of wrapped bakery products onto the vacuum turntable and which retracts to facilitate the formation of a subsequent group of wrapped bakery products as a previous group is being transferred to the vacuum turntable. A second transfer apparatus includes a pusher plate which moves assembled patterns of wrapped bakery products from the vacuum turntable into bakery trays and which is retractable to facilitate the assembly of a subsequent pattern of wrapped bakery products as a previous pattern is being transferred to a bakery tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Stewart Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, John D. Leatherbee, James J. Diver
  • Bulk bag for meat and meat products
    Patent number: 6739753
    Abstract: A bulk bag comprising a bottom wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall is provided with at least one pocket secured to the exterior of the side wall and extending substantially vertically. The pocket receives a support member which maintains the side wall of the bulk bag in an upright, open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: B.A.G. Corporation
    Inventors: Joe Ronald Richardson, Jr., Bradley Matthew Eisenbarth, Bobby Glenn Brown
  • Credit system for gaming machines and gaming tables
    Patent number: 6739972
    Abstract: A gaming machine of the type having a credit register is provided with a financial card reader and a display and data input apparatus which are utilized to establish communication between the gaming machine and a credit source and to transfer credit from the credit source to the credit register of the gaming machine. A gaming table is provided with a credit voucher printer, a credit register, a financial card reader, and a display and data input apparatus. The financial card reader and the display and data input apparatus are utilized to establish communication between the gaming table and a credit source and to transfer a requested credit amount from the credit source to the credit register of the gaming table whereupon the credit voucher printer is utilized to print a credit voucher having a value equal to the amount of credit stored in the credit register.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: CSR Partnership
    Inventors: Collette Flanagan-Parks, Bernard S. Hanyard
  • Insect control for buildings
    Patent number: 6729077
    Abstract: The intrusion of insects into a home or similar building is controlled by utilizing insect controlling plastic materials in the construction of the building. The insect controlling plastic building materials are manufactured by first blending one or more plastic resins with one or more insect controlling chemical agents to form a blended plastic resin/insect controlling chemical agent material. The blended plastic resin/insect controlling chemical agent material is then utilized to manufacture plastic films, sheets, non-woven fabrics, woven fabrics, insulating foams, flooring materials, wall covering materials, and the like utilizing conventional manufacturing techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Super Sack Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Nickell, Cynthia B. Finley, Norwin C. Derby
  • Door assembly for rotary furnace
    Patent number: 6705858
    Abstract: A rotary furnace includes a drum and a frame supporting the drum for rotation about a nominally horizontal rotational axis. The frame and the drum are supported for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivotal axis. A door supported on the frame normally closes the front end of the drum and is selectively pivotal to an open position to facilitate charging of the drum. The door includes a pouring door which is openable to facilitate discharge of molten material from the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Imco Recycling, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Slade, Robert J. Garrett, David P. LaVelle, Lee Newton, Joseph Wojciechowski
  • Octagon shaped stackable flexible intermediate bulk container and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 6688471
    Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions and eight stiffening panels. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof. Belly bands extend around the periphery of the side wall comprising the side wall portions for reinforcing the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: B.A.G. Corp.
    Inventors: Michael George Stone, Craig A. Nickell, Bobby Glenn Brown, Bradley Matthew Eisenbarth
  • Diverter for dual track air assisted collator
    Patent number: 6688455
    Abstract: A collator includes a first conveyor having a discharge end and a second receiving conveyor positioned below the discharge end of the first conveyor. As each product bag falls toward the second conveyor, an air blast assists in uprighting the bag. The second conveyor may be temporarily operated at a high speed to separate the product bags into groups. A deflector may be mounted at the discharge end of the second conveyor for directing product bags into containers. A diverter may be used to direct incoming product bags between parallel conveyors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Dallas A. C. Horn & Co.
    Inventors: John Mark Singleton, Mark A. Ritter
  • Form roller for printing press
    Patent number: 6672206
    Abstract: A form roller for use in an offset lithographic printing press comprises a stationary shaft and an eccentric roller supported on the shaft for rotation around the shaft and for oscillation along the length of the shaft. One or more cams are mounted on the shaft for controlling the operation of the rollers therealong. The exterior surface of the roller comprises an impregnated elastomeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Graphic Specialists, Inc.
    Inventor: Jose A. Villarreal
  • Drier for commercial printers
    Patent number: 6668468
    Abstract: A drier for commercial printers comprises an air receiving and directing member having end walls, side walls, and a bottom wall and characterized by air receiving slots formed in the side walls and air discharging slots formed at the intersections between the side walls and the bottom wall. A lamp support frame having an imperforate top wall is positioned within the air receiving and directing member. A fan support plate positions a fan above the top plate of the lamp frame for directing air onto the top plate thereof then downwardly along the side walls of the air receiving and directing member and out through the air discharging slots thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Graphic Specialists, Inc.
    Inventor: Jose A. Villarreal
  • Conveyor for continuous proofing and baking apparatus
    Patent number: 6666327
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end-to-end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
  • Method, apparatus, and composition for automatically coating the human body with plural components
    Patent number: 6656455
    Abstract: In a system for coating human skin, a chemical composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, containment of the atomized spray, and residual recovery which together yield a novel method for applying chemical compositions. An improved self-tanning composition is useful in conjunction with system is also disclosed. Also disclosed is a plural component self-tanning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Laughlin Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Laughlin
  • Boot jack
    Patent number: D487608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Ultimate Boot Jack, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Birnbaum
  • Yard sign
    Patent number: D494630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventor: Carol A. Taylor