Patents Represented by Attorney Nevin Shaffer
  • Patent number: 8182378
    Abstract: A compressible cutting width broadhead apparatus includes at least one blade connected with a support structure where the at least one blade includes a leading edge and a trailing edge and where the at least one blade is movable from a first position to a second position. A pressure device is connected with the at least one blade wherein the pressure device yields when pressure is applied to the leading edge of the at least one blade such that the at least one blade moves to a third position and where when pressure is removed from the leading edge of the blade the pressure device returns the at least one blade toward the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew Futtere
  • Patent number: 8176688
    Abstract: A flashing attachment apparatus and method includes an angle plate with a horizontal leg and a vertical leg wherein the horizontal leg includes a top and a back and wherein the vertical leg includes a front and a back. A bent plate is connected with the back of the vertical leg and a self adhering membrane is connected between the bent plate and the vertical leg to the back of the vertical leg wherein the self adhering membrane includes a removable cover shielding adhesive on the self adhering membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Walter J. Smith
  • Patent number: 8125167
    Abstract: A motorized barrier adjustment apparatus and method includes, in particular, in accordance with one embodiment, motorized barrier adjustment apparatus with a barrier. A controllable motor is connected with the barrier, the controllable motor is conformed to detect motion of the barrier such that movement of the barrier within a predetermined amount activates the motor to move the barrier and where movement of the barrier beyond the predetermined amount does not activate the motor such that the barrier remains where it is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Homerun Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Willis Jay Mullet, Doug Real, Richard Bardin, Darrin W. Brunk
  • Patent number: 8105186
    Abstract: A reversible cutting apparatus includes a first cutting blade for connection with an arrow shaft such that the first cutting blade extends outwardly from the arrow shaft. The first cutting blade includes an upper, outer surface and a lower, inner surface. A first cutting edge is provided on the upper, outer surface of the first cutting blade and a second cutting edge is provided on the lower, inner surface of the first cutting blade. In another embodiment, in an arrow with a shaft, a reversible cutting apparatus includes a first cutting blade with a connection receiver space for connection with an arrow shaft such that the first cutting blade extends outwardly from the arrow shaft and where the first cutting blade includes a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew Futtere
  • Patent number: 8105189
    Abstract: In arrows with an arrow shaft, an arrow vane apparatus includes an arrow vane for connection with an arrow shaft where the arrow vane includes an inside surface for connection with the arrow shaft. A first outer surface and a second outer surface are provided such that the first outer surface and the second outer surface are connected with the inside surface. Further, the first outer surface and the second outer surface are also connected along an outside edge and the arrow vane includes an air channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Dorge O. Huang
  • Patent number: 8091848
    Abstract: A hands free specimen holder apparatus includes a cup holder. An arm is connected with the cup holder at a first end and the arm extends the cup holder from the first end and away from and below a second end. The second end of the arm is conformed to connect with a toilet seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Rachel Gail Reed
  • Patent number: 8069898
    Abstract: In a curtain assembly with a bracket, a guide apparatus includes a guide with a surface alignment tab and a bracket connector, for removable connection with a bracket, connected with the surface alignment tab. A first exit guide and a second exit guide locate a curtain within an opening front to back while the guide locates the curtain assembly within an opening side to side and front to back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Homerun Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Willis Jay Mullet, Christopher Lee Wysoczynski, Richard Scott Hand, Darrin W. Brunt
  • Patent number: 7950436
    Abstract: A room darkening screen apparatus includes a shade roll. A shade with a first end and a second end is provided wherein the first end is connected with the shade roll and the second end is connected with a bottom bar. A header is connected with the shade roll and a folding rod is connected with the header such that the folding rod, when released from the header, folds the shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Homerun Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Willis Jay Mullet, Christopher Lee Wysoczynski, Steven Karl Maurer, Richard Scott Hand, Doug Real, Darrin Anthony Trapani
  • Patent number: 7854208
    Abstract: In a structure with two oppositely positioned sides, a unibody support apparatus includes a first preformed side support in the approximate form of a ā€œCā€ and a second preformed side support in the approximate form of a ā€œCā€. A side support connector is connected with the first preformed side support and with the second preformed side support such that the side support connector is suspended between and by the first preformed side support and the second preformed side support. And at least one adjustable leg support, connected with the first preformed side support and the second preformed side support, is provided such that the height of the unibody support apparatus may be raised and lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Inventor: John D. Martelli
  • Patent number: 7849629
    Abstract: An automatic fish hook setter apparatus includes a trigger with a length and a center line, where the trigger includes a cocking rod hole, a tensioner hole and a line hole and where at least the cocking hole and the tensioner hole are located off of the center line. A cocking rod is connected with the cocking rod hole and a tensioner is connected with the tensioner hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: Michael R. Adcock
  • Patent number: 7837580
    Abstract: An archery arrow carries a light transmitting nock plus a light assembly, which comprises a light source positioned so that the light source is visible through the nock, a switch having normally open electrical contacts, and closable upon momentary contact with a magnetic field, and circuitry interconnecting a battery, the switch, and the light source for permitting illumination of the light source when the magnetic field is sensed. By this invention, the light assembly may be free of a housing and occupies a first bore of the nock and a second bore of the arrow shaft rearward end. A unique system for retaining a battery and protecting against high G force, plus a focused beam LED are other optional, advantageous features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventors: Richard Huang, Dorge O'Some Huang
  • Patent number: 7752714
    Abstract: A grip apparatus and method for use with hand held instruments and includes a hollow tubular section. An extension with a first end and a second end is connected with the hollow tubular section al the first end but not at the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Charles Jeffrey Dudley
  • Patent number: 7707772
    Abstract: A spray catcher apparatus and method includes a fluid capture surface where the fluid capture surface is conformed to direct captured fluid from the surface. A support stake includes a first end and a second end and the first end is connected with the fluid capture surface. The second end is placed near an object to which the captured fluid is directed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Russell Alexander Baird
  • Patent number: 7699240
    Abstract: A multiple liquid and solids dispenser apparatus and method includes a solids dispenser for holding and dispensing solids. A liquid dispenser is connected to the solids dispenser and the liquid dispenser contains more than one liquid and is positioned so as to dispense the more than one liquid on the solid or not on the solid as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Eaton
  • Patent number: 7665187
    Abstract: A hinge apparatus includes a first hinge section with a pair of oppositely positioned flange sections connected to the first hinge section. A second hinge section is provided with a pair of oppositely positioned flange sections connected to the second hinge section and a hinge device moveably connects the first hinge section and the second hinge section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: James E. Elowsky
  • Patent number: 7660906
    Abstract: A data delivery system and method of the present invention according to one embodiment includes establishing connections between computers regardless of NAT, transporting data between computers in a reliable fashion, creating a secure stream of packets from stored or streaming data on a server, organizing a plurality of computers to cooperatively transport secure packet streams, transporting and correcting secure packet streams in a cooperative environment, and rendering the original stored or streaming data from a secure packet stream thereby reducing demand on the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Beyond Media, LLC
    Inventor: Charles W. Armour
  • Patent number: 7654478
    Abstract: A trash harvester apparatus and method includes a trash grabber. At least one trash shredder for shredding trash from the trash grabber is connected with the trash grabber. A magnetic device for picking magnetic trash from the trash is provided where the magnetic device is connected with a first receptacle for containing the magnetic trash. An auger device for moving non-magnetic trash is provided where the auger device is connected with a second receptacle for containing the non-magnetic trash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Inventor: Leroy C. Lehmann
  • Patent number: 7555992
    Abstract: In a water craft, a stabilizer apparatus and method includes a stabilizer surface with a retractable arm connected with the stabilizer surface. An extension/retractor is connected with the retractable arm for extending and retracting the retractable arm beneath the water craft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventor: Mark McCaughan
  • Patent number: 7552691
    Abstract: In a quilting system, a support and cassette apparatus includes a support with a cassette movably connected with the support such that the cassette captures the support within the cassette. A carriage is attached to the cassette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Martelli Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Martelli, Stuart Simons
  • Patent number: RE42388
    Abstract: An air folder adjuster (10) includes an air supply (12) and air supply tubing (14) connected to air supply (12) at end (16). The opposite end (18) of air supply tubing (14) is connected to one or more air nozzles (20). In a printing press utilized for folding documents such as books, air folder adjuster (10) is positioned so that air nozzles (20) direct compressed air from air supply (12) downward onto the head (26) of document (24) on either side of chopper arm (34) during the folding process thus ensuring that the document (24) lies flat, square, and untouched during the folding process and thereby allowing the elimination of chopper brushes altogether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventor: Scott Summers