Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Michael C. Gilchrist
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Patent number: 6726913Abstract: Heat-killed, terminally sterilized saline suspensions of Propionibacterium acnes, Propionibacterium avidum, Propionibacterium lymphophilum, Propionibacterium granulosum, Cornynebacterium parvum, and Arachnia propionica are effective in treating viral infections of the respiratory tract in humans, and to induce the regression of dermal tumors and warts in humans. The potency of a saline suspension of heat-killed, terminally sterilized saline suspension of Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) was demonstrated through a laboratory animal challenge model. The P. acnes product is administered orally for the purpose of preventing or treating viral infections of the respiratory tract in man. The P. acnes preparation is intralesionally administered into dermal tumors, warts such as plantar warts, or other warts in people caused by the human papilloma virus, to cause regression of such dermal tumors and warts. The subcutaneous route of administration of the P.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: The Van Kampen Group, Inc.Inventors: Kent R. Van Kampen, Bobby G. Edwards
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Patent number: 6705582Abstract: An assembly of concrete forms for use in the placement of concrete, the assembly having a pair of longitudinal form members and a ground engaging member that is in contact with at least one of the longitudinal form members. A first longitudinal form member slidably overlaps a second longitudinal form member such that the length of the combination of longitudinal form members is adjustable. Inverted U-shaped channels are provided at the top of each of the longitudinal form members which allow a male/female overlapping relationship and provide a location to receive the ground engaging member. A radius form member includes a longitudinal form member with a horizontal component or inverted U-shaped channel having successively spaced apart slots thereon, so that the radius form member is flexible. To create an angle, a corner forming bar is also provided for the assembly, extending between two of the longitudinal form members.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Inventor: John Osborn
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Patent number: 6658844Abstract: A master cylinder having a reservoir and a cylinder formed from a single piece of molded plastic. A sight gauge is molded into a sidewall of the reservoir to permit the level of hydraulic fluid to be checked without removing the reservoir's cap. A vent hole and a replenishing hole permit hydraulic fluid to flow between the reservoir and the cylinder. A baffle is provided to deflect “geysers” that can occur during brake bleeding when hydraulic fluid is forced up through the replenishing port. In the preferred embodiment, the baffle includes an upright portion that is used to retain a float in alignment with the sight gauge.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Dethmers Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Tim E. Lammers
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Patent number: 6635197Abstract: A method and apparatus for casting a molten material using a phase-change material. A funnel means is provided that includes a reservoir containing a phase-change material. The funnel means is used in conjunction with a mold. The phase-change material is heated to a temperature above its melting point. A molten material is poured into the mold, and an excess amount of the molten material is retained in the funnel means after the mold is filled. The latent heat of fusion of the phase-change material provides heat to the funnel means as the phase-change material changes from a liquid to a solid. The heat from the phase-change material maintains the temperature of the molten material within the funnel above its melting point as the molten material within the mold begins to solidify and contract, thereby permitting the excess material within the funnel means to feed into the mold and fill any voids or porosities formed by the contraction of the material within the mold.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: American Ordinance LLCInventors: John David Cortum, Michael Jaye Mathiasmeier, Louis William Stoecker
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Patent number: 6619930Abstract: A system and method for compressing gas uses a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic accumulator to compress gases in gaseous form. The accumulator is divided into a hydraulic chamber and a pneumatic chamber. The pneumatic chamber of the accumulator can be pneumatically connected to a gas supply and a gas receptacle that needs filled. One-way directional flow valves are used to permit the flow of gas from the gas supply to the pneumatic chamber and from the pneumatic chamber to the gas receptacle, but to prevent the flow of gas in the opposite direction. A motor drives the hydraulic pump, which moves pressurized oil into the hydraulic chamber of the accumulator. The pressurized oil within the hydraulic chamber of the accumulator compresses the gas within the pneumatic chamber of the accumulator, forcing the into a tank or other receptacle that needs filled. The invention can be used to compress a variety of gases at different flow rates, volumes, and pressures.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Mandus Group, Ltd.Inventors: Keith Michael Jansen, Kris Martin Jansen
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Patent number: 6589568Abstract: A topically applied composition capable of treating subcutaneous tissue comprising an alkali metal hypohalite (AMH) (preferably, sodium hypochlorite) and a conventional skin lotion. The skin lotion serves both as a carrier and as an antidrying agent for the AMH. The AMH penetrates through the skin's pores and lymph nodes into the subcutaneous tissue. The AMH stimulates the immune system to alleviate, and sometimes cure, inflammation, aches, pains, and other symptoms caused by microbial (e.g., viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic) infection, arthritis, hemorrhoids, allergies, etc.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Nurad, Inc.Inventors: Jurdon Wayne Camper, Marilyn A. Delorme, John E. Festvog
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Patent number: 6511698Abstract: An animal food and method for making the same includes a mixture of a protein-containing substance with a carrier. The carrier can comprise particles, such as wheat middlings, saw dust, ground corn, or soybean meal. The protein-containing substance adheres to the carrier. The protein-containing substance can be commodity grain byproducts or waste products. The mixture can then be fed to animals directly, can be extruded into pellets ox shapes, or can be added to other feeds as a supplement. The method of making the food includes mixing the protein-containing substance and carrier and drying the mixture to about 10%-20% moisture content.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2000Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Wholesale Feeds, Inc.Inventor: Myron J. Kloubec
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Patent number: 6419205Abstract: A bracket for use with a system of forms for holding poured concrete forming concrete walls. The bracket is used to hold the forms at corners of the system when the concrete walls change directions. The corner bracket includes formations to hold the wall panels in place at the corner.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Inventor: Allen Meendering
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Patent number: 6293067Abstract: A system of preparing a form for the pouring of concrete for foundations and the like. The system includes a series of tracks for holding of forming insulation material or the like. The tracks are held by ties having ends readily attachable to ribs on the tracks for rapid and convenient assembly. The tracks are formed to hold insulating panels in a spaced parallel relationship. The ties and tracks mate together in a holding relation easily engageable.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1998Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Inventor: Allen Meendering
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Patent number: 6286870Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a tank to a tractor. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a drum attachable to a rear axle of the tractor, the rear axle having a longitudinal axis of rotation, a spindle connectable to the drum along the longitudinal axis of the rear axle so that the drum can rotate with respect to the spindle, and a support structure connected to the spindle and connectable to the body of the tractor, wherein the support structure is adapted to mount a tank substantially adjacent a rear wheel of the tractor.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Dethmers Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Brent Mulder, Ryan Mulder
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Patent number: 6276091Abstract: An assembly for use in a generally rectangular sliding doorway. The assembly includes two sliding glass doors and a stationary screen that are provided in the doorway. The sliding glass doors can be slid within the doorway to allow access across the doorway, to seal the doorway, or to permit ventilation across the doorway through the screen. The assembly also includes a coupling rod provided in a frame of one of the sliding glass doors to be selectively extended into a frame of the other sliding glass door. The sliding glass doors can be locked together to slide as a unit in a fixed relation to each other. The sliding glass doors can also be locked together to lock the sliding glass doors in a closed position to seal the doorway. The same coupling rod serves to lock the sliding glass doors together in the position where they slide together as a unit and in the closed position. The assembly is fully adjustable to be configured with the screen on the right or left side of the doorway.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1998Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Inventor: Jaime Carl Ridgway
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Patent number: 6272398Abstract: A system having a processor-based process control system for a plastic injection molding machine performing a plastic injection molding process having an I/O bus network containing a plurality of I/O modules operably connected to a corresponding I/O device associated with the plastic injection molding machine and a first computer having and I/O bus controller directly connected to the I/O bus network, a real-time operating system, and a first processor executing a plastic injection molding control program for controlling the plastic injection molding process.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1998Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Siebolt HettingaInventors: Richard D. Osborne, Mark W. Spicer, Berton G. Whited
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Patent number: 6217973Abstract: A method for forming an angled plastic article of varying density whereby a blowing agent is added to a plastic material and the material is injected into a mold cavity of a mold unit. The interior walls of the mold cavity are maintained at a temperature sufficient to prevent the outer skin of the hardening plastic article from producing gas bubbles. The volume of the mold cavity is increased to allow bubbles to produce and uniformly distribute themselves throughout the mold cavity and then a reconversion phase is instituted whereby the desired density of the finished plastic article is achieved without voids or aberrations appearing in the surface of the plastic article. The mold unit is provided with extensible beveled edges which extend and retract as the mold cavity is enlarged and compressed. By this method, a resulting plastic article of varying density is produced having grooves running the length of the article.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Inventor: Siebolt Hettinga
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Patent number: 6186734Abstract: A detachable tail for a trailer which has a pair of female receiving sockets disposed in the trailer and also includes a pair of male extension members attached to the front thereof with pin receiving portions thereon for being received in the pair of female receiving sockets. Pins are operatively provided for being received in a pin receiving portion of the male extension members for holding the tail to the trailer. A rockshaft is provided for holding the pins and moving them in unison between a tail holding position to which these pins are biased and a non-holding position to allow the tail to be removed. A cam locking and moving mechanism is also provided for selectively moving the rockshaft and thereby the pins between the holding position and the non-holding position.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Lakes Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Maurer
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Patent number: 6182610Abstract: The one-step system of the present invention provides a highly sanitary, efficient, economical and humane method for raising pigs from birth to finished product. Farrowing and raising pigs in just one location helps to reduce virus and bacteria problems as compared with conventional methods and significantly reduces labor costs. As a result, the mature hog is healthier and also more profitable. By slowing composting fibrous material and manure on-site, the waste management system of the one-step system completely eliminates the need for offensive lagoons, and recycles the manure for end products useful in gardening and agricultural applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: The One Step CorporationInventors: Herman W. Tripp, Jerry R. Tripp, Clara F. Tripp
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Patent number: 6162056Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for filling root canals in humans or animals, comprising: (a) at least one chlorhexidine derivative of at least one carboxylic acid; (b) one or more carriers based on trans-polyisoprene, gutta-percha, balata, silicone, caoutchouc, acrylate, or mixtures thereof; (c) optionally one or more fillers; and (d) optionally one or more X-ray contrast substances.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Roeko GmbH & Co., DentalerzeugnisseInventor: Werner Mannschedel
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Patent number: 6149998Abstract: A heat laminated fabric hinge and a method of making same, where the heat laminated fabric hinge comprises a first member with a hinge attachment surface, a second member with a hinge attachment surface, and a fabric hinge member. The fabric hinge member is secured to the hinge attachment surfaces of the first and the second members by heat lamination, whereby at least some of the fibers of the fabric hinge member are embedded within the hinge attachment surfaces of the first and the second members.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Inventor: Siebolt Hettinga
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Patent number: 6146562Abstract: A method for producing an injection molded article with a gradually varying cellular density distribution, whereby the cellular density distribution varies between a first cellular structure of a high density and a second cellular structure of a relatively lower density. The method comprises forming a mold cavity be engaging a first mold section with a second mold section and injecting into the mold cavity an injection mixture which contains a blowing agent. A gradually varying density distribution is created according to a predetermined control function which depends on the mold cavity volume and the injection rate of the injection mixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Inventor: Siebolt Hettinga
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Patent number: 6139934Abstract: An injection molded bottle closure with a gradually varying cellular density distribution, whereby the cellular density distribution varies between a first cellular structure of a high density and a second cellular structure of a relatively lower density. The method of forming the injection molded bottle closure comprises forming a mold cavity be engaging a first mold section with a second mold section having a retractable portion, and injecting into the mold cavity an injection mixture which contains a blowing agent. A gradually varying density distribution is created according to a predetermined control function which depends on the mold cavity volume and the injection rate of the injection mixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Inventor: Siebolt Hettinga
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Patent number: 6129870Abstract: A method of molding a plastic with a foamed interior and a dense outer skin of a desired thickness, whereby a blowing agent is mixed with a plastic material and the mixture is injected, under pressure, into a mold cavity of a mold unit. The mixture is allowed to cool along the molding surfaces of the mold cavity for a determined amount of time. The pressure is released and the mold cavity expanded to allow the blowing agent to foam the interior of the plastic article. The molding cavity is then compressed to achieve the desired dimensions for the plastic article, and to give the interior a uniform cellular structure. Control over the timing of the expansion of the mold cavity, the injection temperature, the rate of injection of the mixture, the rate at which the cavity is expanded and compressed, and the timing of the compression of the mold cavity allow a skin of desired thickness to be formed on the plastic article.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1997Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Inventor: Siebolt Hettinga