Patents Represented by Attorney Michaels S. Neustel
  • Patent number: 6474662
    Abstract: A snowmobile ski suspension system for increasing the overall performance and adjustability of a snowmobile front suspension. The snowmobile ski suspension system includes a collar member attached to the chassis of the snowmobile, a torsion spring attached about the collar member, a first arm extending radially from the torsion spring engaging the ski support structure, a second arm extending radially from the torsion spring, and an adjustment member attached to the second arm for allowing adjustment of the stiffness of the torsion spring. The first arm may be attached at various locations along the ski support structure in various manners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Dale D. Cormican
  • Patent number: 6453910
    Abstract: The invention is a hair-wave device, and a method for creating wave-style hairdos. The hair-wave device generally includes a support structure that is capable of supporting a number of styling tools. The styling tools are typically located generally parallel with each other (such that they may appear to be side by side or one below the other). Typically, the support structure is a semi rigid body that has an environmentally resilient coat. The styling tools are typically made of an air permeable material such as foam, or a mesh, and are generally cylindrical in shape. The method for creating a wave styled hairdo generally includes the acts of wetting hair, weaving the wetted hair through a hair-wave device, and then allowing the hair to dry or either drying the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Lisa Vitina Lloyd
  • Patent number: 6450930
    Abstract: A rehabilitation strap system for assisting in the rehabilitation of a damaged knee. The rehabilitation strap system includes an elongate main strap preferably secured at opposing ends forming a loop having a first side and a second side, a pair of upper handles attached to the main strap, a pair of lower handles attached to the main strap, and a plurality of rungs attached between the first side and the second side of the main strap. The user grasps either the upper handles or the lower handles after positioning their foot within one of the rungs or a bottom portion of the main strap. The user then draws the selected handles towards themselves thereby manipulating and stretching the leg thereby increasing the mobility of the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: Michael C. Kroke
  • Patent number: 6443369
    Abstract: A forage preservative applicator system for efficiently and accurately providing forage preservatives to forage during harvesting. The forage preservative applicator system includes a support base, a reservoir positionable upon the support base for storing a volume of biological solution, a valve fluidly connected to the reservoir, a pump fluidly connected to the valve, and a dispensing tube fluidly connected to the pump for dispensing the biological solution into the forage being harvested. A flush container is preferably attached to the reservoir and fluidly connected to the valve for allowing flushing of the dispensing tube. At least one ice pack is preferably utilized within the reservoir for maintaining the temperature of a biological solution at the desired temperature for extending the useful life of the biological solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventors: Roger W. Dohrmann, Dan R. Dohrmann
  • Patent number: 6439825
    Abstract: An animal transporting system for easily loading, unloading, sorting, separating and transporting animals within an enclosed structure. The inventive device includes a frame attached to a truck, a ramp attached to the frame that is extendable from the frame, a pair of first doors pivotally attached to the frame adjacent the ramp, and a pair of second doors pivotally attached to the first doors. When the ramp is fully extended, the first doors and the second doors are extended from the frame along side the ramp for retaining animals being loaded and unloaded from the frame. The frame is formed for receiving one or more animals within having a plurality of partitions and inner doors. A side door and a rear door are positioned within the frame for allowing loading and unloading animals from heightened areas such as a dock or ground level with the use of a level loading attachment. A catwalk attached to the upper portion of the frame for allowing an individual to view the interior portion of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Sandie W. Bonsall
  • Patent number: 6438910
    Abstract: A skylight solar reflective system for increasing the input of solar radiation into a skylight during low sun angles typically occurring within early morning and later afternoon and for decreasing the input of solar radiation during high sun angles typically during the middle of the day. The skylight solar reflective system includes a main bracket attachable to a frame of a skylight, a pair of end brackets attachable to an opposing side of the frame, a first arm and a second arm pivotally attached to the main bracket with the distal portions of the arms slidably received by the pair of end brackets, a first reflector attached to the first arm, a second reflector attached to the second arm, and a cross brace attached between the first reflector and the second reflector. In an alternative embodiment a third reflector may be utilized that extends between the distal portions of the first reflector and the second reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Garret N. Erskine
  • Patent number: 6439534
    Abstract: A recipe holder system for supporting a recipe document at eye level for a user during cooking. The recipe holder system includes a main body having a lower surface and an upper surface, a clip member attached to the main body, a vertical member extending upwardly from an upper end of the main body, and a horizontal member extending orthogonally from the vertical member. The vertical member and the horizontal member are formed for being received between the front lip and the lower edge of a door of a cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Ronald F. Hensel
  • Patent number: 6431288
    Abstract: A front three-point hitch system for allowing a hood and grill of a tractor to be opened free of obstruction. The front three-point hitch system includes a pair of support plates attachable to a tractor frame, a pair of cuff members extending inwardly from the support plates about a pair of opposing apertures, a support structure pivotally attached between the pair of support plates by a pivot pin, a pair of extended tubular supports extending outwardly from the support structure about an aperture positionable within the cuff members, a main pin removably extendable through the apertures within the support plates and the support structure, a pair of support arms pivotally attached to the support structure, and a pair of hydraulic cylinders connected between the support structure and the support arms for effecting movement of the support arms with respect to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventor: Ronald J. Hoffart
  • Patent number: 6425446
    Abstract: A harrow tine with a cutting edge for increasing the efficiency and useful life of a harrow tine. The inventive device includes a harrow tine, and a hardened edge member attached to a lower end of the harrow tine for engaging a ground surface. The hardened edge member preferably is tapered forwardly thereby creating a syncline shaped structure with a leading edge which easily penetrates the ground surface. The edge member is preferably constructed of a hardened material such as but not limited to chrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Gates
  • Patent number: 6422322
    Abstract: A connector assembly for three-point hitch for conveniently receiving and securing the hitch of an implement to a three-point hitch. The connector assembly for three-point hitch includes a claw member having a receiver groove, and a locking lever pivotally attached to the claw member. The locking lever includes a handle, a front edge and a locking edge, wherein the locking edge engages and retains a connecting shaft within the receiver groove during operation. The front edge of the locking lever is engaged by the connecting shaft during insertion thereby moving the locking lever into an open position allowing free insertion of the connecting shaft into the receiver groove. An aperture within the claw member and the locking lever allows the insertion of a securing pin to ensure the locking lever retains the connecting shaft within the receiver groove during operation of the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Ronald J. Hoffart
  • Patent number: 6418647
    Abstract: A feeding device for a ditch digging and cleaning system for allowing soil to be easily fed into one or more rotating dispersing members. The device includes a beater member positioned in the front portion of a frame having a hitch and a pair of support arms with wheels, a front blade, a pair of side blades, a dispersing member rotatably attached to the frame behind the front blade and the beater member, a power train mechanically connected to the dispersing member, and an adjustable deflector assembly attached to the rear portion of the frame. The dispersing member is comprised of a circular base, and a plurality of fan blades orthogonally attached to an upper surface of the circular base. The dispersing member is juxtaposed behind a pan attached to the front blade. The dispersing member is also less than 45 degrees with respect to the ground surface. The blade preferably is V-shaped for penetrating hardened soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventor: Edwin A. Erickson
  • Patent number: 6415461
    Abstract: An adjustable shower system for providing multiple showerheads in various locations within a shower without requiring additional plumbing. The adjustable shower system includes a plurality of tubes having opposing female couplers, a plurality of connecting tubes having opposing threaded ends for threadably receiving the female couplers, a control valve fluidly connected to the connecting tube, a showerhead fluidly connected to the control valve, a plurality of suction cups attached to the connecting tube and the tubes, and an end cap attached to that distal threaded end of the last connecting tube. A first tube is fluidly connected to the existing shower pipe within a shower stall by simply removing the existing shower head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventor: Niles H. Singer
  • Patent number: 6412841
    Abstract: A multi-use cleanup tool system used for providing a portable device that can be utilized as a dustpan or a shovel. The multi-use cleanup tool system includes a scoop, support bracket attached to the scoop, an elongate handle pivotally attached to the support bracket, and a locking fastener attached to the elongate handle and the support bracket for allowing an individual to secure a desired position of the elongate handle with respect to the scoop. The support bracket preferably includes a pair of vertical members having a pair of corresponding slots for slidably receiving the locking fastener. An interiorly threaded locking handle is in threadable engagement with a distal portion of the locking fastener for allowing the individual to selectively secure the position of the elongate handle with respect to the scoop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Handi Products, LLC.
    Inventors: Orlan J. Loraas, Gordon J. Loraas
  • Patent number: 6409005
    Abstract: A clutch control system for allowing a motorcycle drag racer to release the clutch while having both hands firmly grasping the handlebars. The inventive device includes an air cylinder having an actuator shaft, a length of air hose fluidly connected to the air cylinder and to a press-urized air tank, a valve within the air hose, a first member attached to the air cylinder having a first slot and a first opening, a second member attached to the distal end of the actuator shaft having a second slot and a second opening, and a control switch in communication with the valve. The first opening and the second opening receiving the distal portions of the adjustment mechanism within the clutch cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Michael L. Heston
  • Patent number: 6405855
    Abstract: A conveyor system for increasing the angle capabilities and allowing shorter lengths of a belt conveyor. The device includes a support frame, a tube attached to the support frame, a receiver support structure attached to the intake end of the tube, an endless belt positioned within the tube and about the receiver support structure, a plurality of paddle members attached to the outer surface of the endless belt, and a wind skirt attached to the lower portion of the tube. The plurality of paddle members include a plurality of V-shaped cutouts with a rounded narrow portion for allowing the endless belt to have a curved state or flat state. A foam member is positioned within the discharge end of the tube having guide slots for receiving the endless belt. The endless belt has a generally flat structure when positioned upon the receiver support structure and transitions to a curved structure when entering the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventors: Jeff Peltier, Gregory L. Deal
  • Patent number: 6405971
    Abstract: An improved toilet paper dispensing system for providing easy access to a roll of toilet paper. The toilet paper dispensing system includes a telescoping structure, a cover member attached to telescoping structure, a handle member attached to the cover member, and a toilet paper holder attached to the cover member. The telescoping structure is comprised of a plurality of members slidably connected to one another, sliding longitudinally, guided by a plurality of upper and lower ball bearings in rolling engagement with said telescoping members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: James A. Trecartin
  • Patent number: 6386049
    Abstract: A pump flow test system for accurately measuring the aggregate fluid flow from all pumps of a fire truck. The inventive device includes a reservoir structure for storing a volume of fluid, an intake manifold having a plurality of intake inlets extending into the reservoir structure, an elongate tube extending into the reservoir structure from the intake manifold, a pitot tube positioned within the elongate tube for measuring fluid flow, and a meter attached to the pitot tube for displaying the water flow through the elongate tube. The elongate tube preferably has a cap and a perforated portion for allowing even distribution of the incoming water into the reservoir structure. In use, an intake hose is positioned within the reservoir structure for drawing water into the pumps of the fire truck. A plurality of dispensing hoses are connected to the pump of the fire truck and to the intake inlets of the intake manifold for delivering the water from the pumps of the fire truck to the reservoir structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Jonathan W. Schrumm
  • Patent number: 6367642
    Abstract: A document retaining system for retaining documents in a protected manner while allowing easy and convenient access to the documents. The inventive device includes a base having a pair of opposing slots, and a cover having a pair of opposing pins that are slidably positioned within the slots. The cover is formed to removably fit within the interior cavity of the base and for removably covering the interior cavity of the base. Various documents may be stored and utilized within the base and the cover along with various auxiliary devices such as clamps and partition members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Saunders Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Kambouris, Gene A. Barker
  • Patent number: 6368201
    Abstract: A cutting apparatus for creating a convex shape into a piece of wood creating the appearance of an eye. The inventive device includes a concave stone, a plurality of slots within the concave stone, and a drive shaft attached to the center portion of the concave stone. The concave stone preferably includes a layer of a diamond grit material or similar course material for engaging a piece of wood. The shaft is connected within a conventional grinder tool that rotates the concave stone at rotational speeds of up to 45,000 RPM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Vincent M. Bitz
  • Patent number: D457884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Timothy P. Roberts