Patents Represented by Attorney Patricia A. Wenger
  • Patent number: 8056248
    Abstract: A digit level device that is attachable with a digit and that includes a spirit level with a length that is longer than it is wide that measures the relative vertical and horizontal angle of the length of a finger of thumb. A digit level device that includes a level that is configured to be attachable with at least one of the distal phalanx section or the middle phalanx section of at least one digit of the user. A digit level device that includes at least one laser level or digital level that is configured to attach to at least one finger of a user. A method for cutting hair. The method includes attaching a digit level device to a digit, and using the level to determine the angle of the cut in relation to the horizontal and vertical plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Inventor: Sharon Mario Hatala
  • Patent number: 7678140
    Abstract: The present invention involves a light system for stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals based upon the discovery of peak sensitivity ranging from 425-505 nm; a light meter system for quantifying light which stimulates or regulates mammalian circadian, photoneural, and neuroendocrine systems. The present invention also relates to translucent and transparent materials, and lamps or other light sources with or without filters capable of stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals. Additionally, the present invention involves treatment of mammals with a wide variety of disorders or deficits, including light responsive disorders, eating disorders, menstrual cycle disorders, non-specific alerting and performance deficits, hormone-sensitive cancers, and cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventors: George Brainard, Gena Glickman
  • Patent number: 7152036
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for matching pets, particularly dogs and cats, with an appropriate product by a pet owner. A breed code is assigned to each breed of pet based on predetermined criteria. Pet products and supplies are classified based on the suitability of the product for pets of various breed codes. The breed codes assigned to each breed and breed codes assigned to each product are published and made available to the consumer so that a pet owner may make an informed decision in purchasing a product for a pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Inventor: Jill Gizzio
  • Patent number: 6796249
    Abstract: A shelf that can be hung on a window structure. The shelf has a projecting member and a horizontal member that envelop the top of the window structure. The horizontal member can be moveable to clamp the window structure between the horizontal member and the projecting member. The shelf can include a cover to provide an ideal growing environment for plants, especially Bonsai plants. Accessories, such as picture frames, can be attached to the shelf. The shelf can include more than one tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Minas N. Hiras