Patents Represented by Attorney Patent Focus, INC
  • Patent number: 7615147
    Abstract: A water treatment device that chemically treats tidal water. The water may, if desired, be salt water or fresh water. The water treatment device is substantially cylindrical with paddles extending outward from central hubs. The paddles are T-shaped and are perforated. The perforation aids in water treatment by aerating the water as the tide movement turns the paddles. The water treatment device has a central perforated tray that is slidably insertable into the central hubs. The central hubs are open in the center to permit the aerated water from the paddles to come in contact with the water treatment chemicals in the central tray. The perforations of the central tray allow the water treatment chemicals to come into contact with the surrounding area to treat the tidal water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Sidney Smith
  • Patent number: 7246928
    Abstract: An illumination tool for projecting a light beam through a transparent structure that has a portion of the tool detachably securable via a vacuum seal mechanism that engages the transparent structure. A lighting mechanism is electrically attached to the illumination tool and is positioned in contact with the transparent structure via a soft seal positioned about the lighting mechanism. The lighting mechanism may, if desired, be manually activated and deactivated i.e., the illumination tool turned on or off. If desired, the illumination tool may be remotely operated by a user depressing a remote operating switch and a radio signal is communicated to the illumination tool. The remote actuator may also be hardwire connected to the illumination tool. Further, if desired the lighting mechanism may be illuminated via strobe light, a continuous or flashing beam of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventor: Forrest A. Marshall
  • Patent number: 7185836
    Abstract: An un-baling system for transforming substantially rectangular bales of farm product into smaller substantiality rectangular sized bales of farm products. The un-baling system incorporates a first rail mounted conveyor subsystem connected to a first rail mounted conveyor-thrasher subsystem. The first rail mounted conveyor-thrasher subsystem is connected to a platform conveyor subsystem in such a way as to enable the first rail mounted conveyor subsystem to convey the farm product to the first rail mounted conveyor-thrasher subsystem wherein the farm product is thrashed. The thrashed farm product is gravity fed onto the platform conveyor subsystem. The platform conveyor subsystem then feeds the thrashed farm product into the baling machine. A plurality of un-baling systems may be ganged together to further increase the volume of production in transforming large substantially rectangular bales of farm products into smaller substantiality rectangular sized bales of farm products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: T. Whipple Simpson
  • Patent number: 7155514
    Abstract: An agent-free modular Event Log Management System for commanding and controlling system event logs. The Event Log Management System's modules function independently or in concert with other system modules. The system comprises four separate and distinct agent-free modules that command and control event archiving, event alarm and event analysis of data residing on server computers and/or databases within a given computer network and system configuration management. Any given module may, if desired, operationally function independent of the other three modules or the four modules may be combined and in concert form the agent-free modular Event Log Management System. When deployed as a system the modules reside on at least one data storage medium of the computer network wherein at least one computer of the network is generating event logs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Dorian Software Creations, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Milford
  • Patent number: 7104106
    Abstract: An apparatus to form bends in a substantially rectangular metal frame. The substantially rectangular metal frame is selectively positioned in an elongated radius bend jig. The elongated radius bend jig has a pivotally connected mandrel that has an inverted J-shaped die formed at one end. The mandrel is actuated and the inverted J-shaped die engages the substantially rectangular metal frame causing an indentation in the substantially rectangular metal frame. The process of die stamping the substantially rectangular metal frame is continued until a selected radius is formed in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Francois Loignon
  • Patent number: 7044622
    Abstract: An illumination tool for projecting a light beam through a transparent structure that has a portion of the tool detachably securable via a vacuum seal mechanism that engages the transparent structure. A lighting mechanism is electrically attached to the illumination tool and is positioned in contact with the transparent structure via a soft seal positioned about the lighting mechanism. The lighting mechanism may, if desired, be manually activated and deactivated i.e., the illumination tool turned on or off. If desired, the illumination tool may be remotely operated by a user depressing a remote operating switch and a radio signal is communicated to the illumination tool. The remote actuator may also be hardwire connected to the illumination tool. Further, if desired the lighting mechanism may be illuminated via strobe light, a continuous or flashing beam of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Marshall Research
    Inventor: Forrest A. Marshall
  • Patent number: 6854142
    Abstract: A diaper changing table is a piece of furniture with a pad on top, two rods with stirrups and a foot pedal that raises the rods. The purpose of the invention is to provide a changing table, which holds a baby's leg in the proper position and at the same time raises the legs and buttocks. This allows the adult to change the diaper without using his/her hands to lift the baby's legs and buttocks. This is convenient because it allows the adult to apply the diaper and easily reach for the other needed things while the stirrups hold the legs of the child in place so that the child does not squirm out of position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Alexandr V. Lukomskiy
  • Patent number: 6756887
    Abstract: A Dynamic Vector Control of an Automatic Variable Range and Directional Reception of GPS Global Positioning signals, Dynamic Vehicle Tracking, Remote Notification of Collision and Synthetic Voice Data Communications. The Dynamic Vector Control of vehicle location, collision notification, and synthetic voice communication having, if desired, three distinct operating modes: pre-collision, collision, and post-collision with another vehicle or object. The Dynamic Vector Control commands and controls a plurality of data structures formulated into instruction modules formulated the present or projected geographical position of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Wayne W. Evans
  • Patent number: 6698657
    Abstract: An interactive interpreter of synchronous or asynchronous selective data from an annular indicia. The annular indicia has data contained thereon that is formatted into bit-cells. The bit-cells are angularly positioned about the circumference of the annular indicia. The annular indicia may, if desired, be rotated in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction enabling the interpretation of data encoded as bit-cells. A controller with memory, the memory having stored therein a software program that provides interpretation of the data contained on the annular indicia and the directional rotation of the data. The rotation of the annular indicia may, if desired, be started and stopped at any convenient time without loss of data or reinterpreting of data. The data contained on the annular indicia may, if desired, be selectively disposed about the circumference of the annual indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventors: Victor A. Murphy, John T. Dunlap, Steven J. Drucker
  • Patent number: 6690673
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a biometric transponder based activity management system in a defined area. The system has a central server connected to at least one display station in the defined area. The display station may contain a biometric transponder reader for reading and interpreting the biometric attributes of a patron encoded within or on the transponder. The display station further relays selected information about the patron to the central server for selected data processing. The patron in possession of the biometric transponder may request a selected activity or entry into a selected area of the defined area. The system authenticates the patron's identity from the transponder and may grant the selected activity or allow the patron access to the selected defined area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffeerson J. Jarvis
  • Patent number: 6659497
    Abstract: A mobile tri-modal trailer having a load bearing earth-traversing mode, a felled game processing mode and an equipment transport mode. When the three distinct modes are combined into the tri-modal trailer user may, if desired, transport substantial weight to a hunting location via a any convenient vehicle. Once the user has arrived at the hunting location, the tri-modal trailer is parsed into its three distinct operational functions and supporting apparatus. The felled game processing mode in concert with the equipment transporting mode's supporting apparatus i.e., the felled game processing equipment, is removed from a substantially rectangular member and a retractable A-frame is removed from the confines of its storage chamber. The retractable A-frame is erected into a selected upright position. The felled game processing equipment is attached to the retractable A-frame. After processing the felled game the parsed three modes are recombined into the tri-modal trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Michael S. Owens
  • Patent number: 6591430
    Abstract: An apparatus worn by a driver or user of vehicle: The apparatus has a yoke with an aperture sized to receive a user's head. The head of the user passes through the aperture and the yoke rests on the user's shoulders. The apparatus has two pairs of adjustable juxtaposition elongated substantially L-shaped flanges. The first pair of elongated substantially L-shaped flanges is adjustably connected to a helmet and the second pair is adjustably connected to the yoke. The helmet and second pair of elongated substantially L-shaped flanges arcuately traverse the first pair of elongated substantially L-shaped flanges in the horizontal plane thereby permitting movement of the user's head in the horizontal plane with respect to the user's field of view but preventing movement of the user's head in the vertical plane with respect to the user's field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Wilson Harris Sledge
  • Patent number: 6537408
    Abstract: Securing a flexible material about the open end of a container. A securing mechanism pre-attached or separately attached to the flexible material is a single user operated securing mechanism visible to the user while securing the flexible material about the open end of a container. A portion of the flexible material, positioned about the open end of the container, is folded in a single or plurality of layers. The folded portion is positioned adjacent to the un-folded portion of the flexible material. The securing mechanism secures the folded portion to the un-folded portion thereby securing the flexible material about the open end of the container. The flexible material may, if desired, be reinforced along one edge. The reinforced area, disposed on the flexible material, prevents inadvertent tearing or ripping of the flexible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: David Rossiter
  • Patent number: 6532283
    Abstract: A communication system for establishing a transparent communication link between a first transceiver and a second transceiver. The communication system in concert with the first transceiver captures and formulates a dedicated communication code intended to represent the second transceiver. Transparent to the user of the first transceiver, the computer system evaluates the communication code and determines whether to transmit the communication code to the Local Exchange Carrier or establish a communication link with an Intelligent Switch, a component of the computer system. When the communication link is established between the computer system and the Intelligent Switch, the Intelligent Switch transmits a communication data packet to the computer system. The communication data packet may, if desired, contain communication transaction rate information, advertisement, or other selected data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Isaac J. Ingram
  • Patent number: 6510830
    Abstract: A lubricant conditioning system with a lubricant filtering subsystem mounted to a thermal conditioning subsystem. The lubricant filtering subsystem is in lubricant communication with a lubricant distribution subsystem. The thermal conditioning subsystem is in fluid communication with an internal combustion engine's cooling system. Upon activating or starting the engine 11 and activating the lubricant conditioning system via a switch, a thermally controlled conduit begins heating the lubricant in the engine's lubricant sump. The lubricant is pumped through the lubricant distribution subsystem and is circulated throughout the engine's lubrication system. As the engine is operated, the engine's lubricant is pumped into the lubricant filtering subsystem. The lubricant filtering subsystem filters the lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: David Rossiter
  • Patent number: 6503428
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing floor and wall coverings that produces a product a user may adhere to any wall or floor surface. The process begins by blending selected volumes of epoxy and aggregate into a vessel. A selected portion of the blended mixture is poured into a mold of selected geometry. A first piece of interlocking screening material is positioned over the first selected portion of the blended mixture. A second selected portion of the blended mixture is poured over the first interlocking screening material. A second piece of interlocking screening material is positioned over the second selected portion of the blended mixture. A selected portion of an adhering material is embedded into the top surface of the second interlocking screening material and the second selected portion of the blended molded mixture. The mold is cured and the product is released from the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Steven C. Parker
  • Patent number: 6477977
    Abstract: A waterfowl repelling mechanism is an elongated rectangular member that has a C-shaped member connected at one end. The other end of the elongated rectangular member has a slot disposed therein. The C-shaped member partially surrounds a rounded railing of a marine craft with the elongated member extending upward. A narrow diameter flexible material is positioned between successively mounted repelling mechanisms, drawn tight and secured. A land fowl repelling mechanism is mounted onto a flat structure. The repelling mechanism is an elongated rectangular member that has a first end. The first end has an aperture disposed therein. The elongated rectangular member has a second end oppositely spaced from the first end. A mounting platform is connected to the elongated rectangular member's second end. The platform is mounted to the flat structure and a flexible material is threaded between successively mounted elongated rectangular members's apertures and secured thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Furman Combes
  • Patent number: 6442485
    Abstract: An automatic system for vehicle location, collision notification, and synthetic voice communication. A program stored in a controller's memory has a plurality of data structures formulated into instruction modules and at least one navigational location record. A Global Positioning Module receives data from an associated Global Positioning System and translates the received data into the vehicle's present navigational position. An Automatic Speed Controlled Location Detection Module in communication with the Global Positioning Module dynamically searches the memory for a match between the vehicle's present navigational position and the navigational location record. The Automatic Speed Controlled Collision Detection Module in communication with the Automatic Speed Controlled Location Detection Module formulates the match between the vehicle's navigational position and the navigational location record into a collision event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Wayne W. Evans
  • Patent number: 6418744
    Abstract: A mobile apparatus containing means for ambient climate control is a structural frame apparatus or housing frame mounted onto a mobile platform. The mobile platform has mounted thereon a power source for providing power to means for ambient climate control. A condensation vessel is provided to receive the condensation generated by means for ambient climate control during operation thereof. An air duct may, if desired, be installed on means for ambient climate control to extend the climate control range. A substantially rectangular air duct adapter is provided to adapt a plurality of different sized air ducts to means for ambient climate control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventor: Earnest J. Neal
  • Patent number: 6397507
    Abstract: An apparatus for a firearm, the firearm having a user hand-gripable barrel portion. The apparatus has a U-shaped member with an outwardly extending cylindrical protuberance swivelably disposed thereto. An elongated handle is detachably secured to the cylindrical protuberance. An elevated contoured member is mountably disposed along the curved portion of the U-shaped member. The elevated contoured member is formed to receive a selected portion of the hand-gripable barrel of the firearm. An elongated strap is connectively disposed to the U-shaped member. The elongated strap traverses the hand-gripable barrel portion of the firearm thereby detachably securing the firearm to the U-shaped member. Whereby the user gripping the elongated handle enables swivelable firearm movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Marshall Research, LLC
    Inventors: Forrest Alan Marshall, Steven Brian Knight