Patents Represented by Attorney Michael Kovac
  • Patent number: 4869078
    Abstract: An earring holder for interchangeably receiving at least one of a variety of different earring accessories is disclosed. The earring holder includes a body in which a spring loaded earring support is pivotally mounted for movement between an open position for interchangeably mounting at least one earring accessory, and a closed position for releasably securing the earring accessory or accessories to the earring holder. A variety of different types of ear attachment devices may be used in connection with the earring holder, for attaching same to a user's ear lobe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Inventors: Marijana T. Leith, Edwin L. Leith, III
  • Patent number: 4866958
    Abstract: A sequence dependent push-button lock mechanism having compression loaded locking rod assemblies, arcuate segments of which are placed in compression if attempts are made to force the lock open, and unlocking by rotating the arcuate segments out of compression engagement with a sliding block associated with a thumb-actuated reciprocating shackle sleeve, particularly adapted for use in padlocks and deadbolt/cabinet locks. The locks are applicable to use in combination with pivot-only shackles in the padlock form, and thumb-actuated shackle or deadbolt release mechanisms. The thumb latch is of a break-away type to deter plurality of holes in a spaced array for receiving spring biased automatic return push-button assemblies which actuate locking rods that are disposed to rotate upon selective engagement with various combinations of special "T" and "C" shaped flanges on button actuator members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: Lock-R-Lock
    Inventors: Robert J. Bretl, Jewell A. Taylor
  • Patent number: 4863439
    Abstract: A cosmetic surgical cannula includes lightweight and less cumbersome handle means which also loosen for cleaning, but which lock securely through bonded and tight fitting engagement, as well as circumferential gripping to the surgical cannula, as disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: S. Robert Kovac
    Inventor: Terry L. Sanderson
  • Patent number: 4631161
    Abstract: A continuous molding method is disclosed as providing a sliding seal chamber in which moving molding surfaces form and can provide means for the induction of such temperature changes required to produce finished products from the chosen raw material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Inventor: Anatoliy Popow
  • Patent number: 4497619
    Abstract: A continuous molding apparatus and method is disclosed as providing a sliding seal chamber in which moving molding surfaces form and can provide means for the induction of such temperature changes required to produce finished products from the chosen raw material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Inventor: Anatoliy Popow
  • Patent number: 4462494
    Abstract: A multi-packaging device for cylindrical containers formed from stretchable and elastic plastic material is disclosed as having a plurality of container encircling bands with generally D-shaped hole configurations for a tight and compact package and including means providing uniform and equal separation of adjacent bands from each other, and deflectable finger tab means for easy gripping thereof by a user for carrying containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: Grip-Pak, Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest R. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 4390095
    Abstract: A lay flat tube plastic multi-packaging device for containers is disclosed as having upper and lower band segments with the upper and lower band segments being configured and arranged to engage upper and lower areas of the containers through elastic gripping engagement thereof for carrying said containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1983
    Assignee: Grip-Pak, Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest R. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 4325495
    Abstract: A storage bin activator device that directs a precise pattern of multiple instantaneous energy bursts of impact, aeration and sonic stimulation directly into bulk material within the storage bin to free same for discharge. Also disclosed is a method for restoring free flow or removing disruptive material in a storage or other containment vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1982
    Assignee: Pulsonics Corporation
    Inventor: Michael M. Mokris
  • Patent number: 4297678
    Abstract: An aircraft safety alarm system for sounding an alarm that the aircraft engine may be started including outside mounted speaker alarm means and a switch activated by a user that couples a timer device to an alarm circuit for sounding an alarm outside the aircraft for a predetermined time period. The switch may be operated upon opening the aircraft door, operating the aircraft ignition switch or by fastening seat belts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Inventor: Byung H. Lee
  • Patent number: 4276985
    Abstract: Apparatus for substantially increasing the load lifting capacity of mobile vehicles, such as truck mounted railroad cranes and the like, without a proportionate increase in the weight thereof, including stabilizing outrigger assemblies integrally supported by and weight distributed through the main bed frame, an improved main bed frame design, and an improved crane boom superstructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1981
    Inventor: Timothy L. Newman
  • Patent number: 4272804
    Abstract: A lighting panel trim element for attachment to the outer marginal edges of a lighting panel is disclosed as having a throat section for receiving the top, side and bottom marginal edges of the lighting panel, a horizontal wall section for mounting the lighting panel relative to a lighting fixture, and means for positively securing the lighting panel within the throat section of the lighting panel trim element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Assignee: Koller Craft Plastic Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold G. Blum
  • Patent number: 4256183
    Abstract: A rotary tiller blade for mounting along with other similar blades, on a driven tiller shaft in a rotary tiller machine, which blade is configured and arranged to provide two cutting teeth per blade which enables a faster, smoother running and more thorough ground breaking action than any other tiller blade design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1981
    Inventor: Martin G. Hanley
  • Patent number: 4222332
    Abstract: A main bed frame for a truck mounted railroad crane is disclosed as having an inner supporting frame section separating a paid of outer supporting frame sections, all of which underlie and support the upper main bearing plate upon which a swiveling crane is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Inventor: Timothy L. Newman
  • Patent number: 4214665
    Abstract: A crane boom section for a crane boom superstructure on a truck mounted railroad crane or the like is disclosed as including an enclosed exterior with spaced inner cross brace supports preventing twisting or bending of the crane boom section when subjected to heavy loads and stresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1980
    Inventor: Timothy L. Newman
  • Patent number: 4199442
    Abstract: A riddle is provided with a molded plastic rim having integral upper and lower thickened flanges and a screen with a downwardly extending peripheral edge that is received within a recess in the lower flange and wherein the recess is so configured, arranged and dimensioned to accept cement deposited therein for positively locking the screen to the lower flange of the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Inventor: Anatoliy Popow
  • Patent number: 4195741
    Abstract: A hydraulic swivel assembly for crane boom means in a truck mounted railroad crane or the like is disclosed as including complementary fixed and rotating housing elements having fluid passageways capable of communicating with other fluid passageways for controlling crane boom means and turntable rotation, regardless of position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Inventor: Timothy L. Newman
  • Patent number: 4149631
    Abstract: A multi-packaging device formed from stretchable and elastic plastic sheet material is disclosed as having a plurality of attached bands each including inner and outer curvilinear band sections wherein at least the outer curvilinear band sections thereof have a variable or tapering band width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1979
    Assignee: Grip-Pak Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest R. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 4142444
    Abstract: An automatic trimming device for laminated boards includes automatically adjustable cutting means for trimming excess material from laminated boards during manufacture thereof, regardless of the thickness of the laminated boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1979
    Assignees: Michael Draper, Harold Elmer Draper, Jr.
    Inventor: Harold E. Draper
  • Patent number: D258142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Inventor: Donald B. Cleveland
  • Patent number: D258407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1981
    Inventor: Perrin R. Newman