Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Paul M. Denk
  • Segmented wagon wheel design
    Patent number: 7536813
    Abstract: A segmented wagon wheel design, formed of a series of segments incorporating a part of a felloe, one or more, but preferably, a pair of spokes, and a segment of a hub, molded as an integral structure, which when formed through the interconnection of a series of the segments together, into the shape of a wagon wheel, forms a segmented wagon wheel that appears to be seamless of design, and yet highly structured for implanting or resting upon the front lawn or business, for displaying other indicia such as the homeowner's name, an address, and other seasonal displays, as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Harold M. Lueddecke
  • Insulation cane
    Patent number: 7530207
    Abstract: Pre-engineered buildings require insulation for heating and cooling due to thin metal paneling. Buildings lose heat highly through the roof. To lessen building heat loss, contractors install insulation between purlins. During construction, contractors may need temporary support for insulation. The insulation retaining member provides temporary support with a tube and a hook assembled into a walking cane like shape. The hook has a general J shape with a shank and an opposite barb. The shank inserts into the tube and is crimped. In use, a contractor places the hook over the flange of a purlin then swings the tube to rest upon the flange of an adjacent purlin. The insulation then rests upon the tube when applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventor: Alan Morrill
  • Filter and silencer with a quick disconnect lid
    Patent number: 7520925
    Abstract: A filter silencer with quick disconnect lid has a cylindrical hollow casing, an inlet, a filter within the casing, a spring loaded seal plate beneath the filter, a flange opposite the inlet, and a lid turning to connect to the flange. The inlet admits blower air into the casing generally beneath the spring loaded seal and the air enters the sides of the filter. The air travels upwards through the filter and exits through the lid. Wear pads beneath a locking ring engage the tapered ears upon the lid. The lid has an outlet through which filtered air discharges. The lid has ports for monitoring differential pressure and air temperature while the casing has a port for a pressure relief valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Sure Seal, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Sisk, Roger Breakfield
  • Golf ball initialing device
    Patent number: 7520218
    Abstract: A golf or other ball initialing device including a molded ball holder, that incorporates an arcuate slot into which one or more initialing or numbering stencils may be applied, and when pressure fitted upon the ball, allows for the application of a marking pen to trace and imprint letters or numbers onto the surface of the ball, as desired. In addition, a stencil cap may be applied, of the same construction as that as previously defined, but held in position by means of a fastening strap, about the ball, as initialing is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: David L. Tebbe
  • Maxillary arch expander unbanded to teeth
    Patent number: 7500851
    Abstract: An orthodontic arch expander joins to a mouthpiece proximate to the rear of the mouthpiece. The transparent mouthpiece has a desired arc that fits over the teeth of the upper jaw. The mouthpiece has two wings that join near the incisors and then become parallel and spaced apart around the molars. Near the molars, an arch expander joins to the mouth piece. The arch expander has two telescoping shells with a threaded jack and cooperating springs. Each shell joins to a corresponding wing of the mouthpiece. Turning the jack lengthens a rod that pushes the shells outwards against the mouthpiece thus widening the maxillary arch without brackets or bands upon the teeth. An alternate embodiment has the arch expander attaching directly to the palatal bone through screws placed through a grommet at the end of each shell by an orthodontist or oral surgeon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventor: Michael O. Williams
  • Conveyor system for two or more troughs
    Patent number: 7497324
    Abstract: A right angle conveyor has a first trough and a second trough to move product by reciprocating motion with the second trough at an angle to the first trough. Rocker arms and corresponding reactor springs joined to a chassis form the first and second troughs. The first trough has a motor upon the chassis, eccentric cam, and a linkage to induce reciprocating motion into the conveyor. To induce reciprocation, the first trough has a first bracket connected to a yoke upon a trunnion joined to the chassis, a yoke connected to a slave drive spring bracket, a slave spring connected to the slave drive spring bracket and to a second bracket, the slave spring connected to a second bracket beneath the second trough. The yoke has three pinned connections to permit rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Conveyor Dynamics Corporation
    Inventors: Fred T. Chauvin, Michael Didion
  • Snack dispenser
    Patent number: 7494000
    Abstract: A snack dispenser comprises tiers stacked to resemble a wedding cake. Each tier includes a trough divided into transparent slots into which a snack may be placed. The troughs are mounted on a rotatable carousel having a transparent front shell with transparent locked doors therein. The doors are unlocked by a door control mechanism when coins of proper monetary value are inserted into a coin box. The coin box accepts and learns the value of different types of coins, or accepts personal identification numbers. Opening the door blocks the rotation of the carousel, blocks the opening of other doors, and resets the credit of the coins inserted. When closed, the door locks all doors until additional coins are inserted. Servicing the dispenser includes removal of the front shell, removal of empty tiers, and replacement of replenished tiers. All segments can be removed and collapsed into a flat position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises Inc.
    Inventor: Billy J. Castleberry
  • Forearm crutch padded cover
    Patent number: 7490618
    Abstract: A forearm crutch cover that provides padding in the forearm cradle to increase the comfort of the user and covers the pivoting attachment junction that attaches the forearm cradle to the pole of the forearm crutch to help prevent injury or damage caused at the pivoting attachment junction when the forearm cradle is moved. The cover may also include a forearm strap to prevent the cradle from slipping off the arm. An elastic tongue may act as a reset for cradle to prevent the cradle from falling downward and allows easy access to the cradle for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: DeMay Med, LLC Mo. Corp.
    Inventors: Shirley DeMay, Neil Westbrooks
  • Foodstuff containing a moist meaty filling
    Patent number: 7485330
    Abstract: A biscuit treat for dogs has improved palatability by incorporating a highly palatable shelf stable meaty filling into a cavity formed upon the top surface of the biscuit. The meaty filling includes agar as a gelling agent in combination with sufficient soluble solids to yield a high Brix number and reduced water activity. Precise quantities of agar and of a soluble solids concentration exceeding 65% eliminate capillary transfer of moisture from the highly aqueous meaty filling to the low moisture dry biscuit. The resulting highly palatable two phase biscuit has a long shelf life suitable for commercialization in the pet treat market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Redbarn Pet Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Anderson, Richard L. Harpe
  • Reversible footwear strap
    Patent number: 7464488
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to footwear where the tongue, or strap, may be reversed, in order to change the aesthetics, coloration, indicia, or other appearance of the footwear. A sandal has an outer strap that reverses upon manipulation by the wearer, where the outer strap turns to expose one surface, which may have a stylized and attractive finish provided thereon, or it may be reversed, so as to change the coloration, indicia, design, or other appearance aspects of the sandal. Alternatively, the outer strap joins to a strap designed to contact the instep of a foot. Rotation of the outer strap occurs without removal of a foot from the strap or the sandal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: U Turn Sports, Co LLC.
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Foldable caution device with bag
    Patent number: 7437845
    Abstract: A foldable warning device is described. The warning device includes a container for storage therein, at least one panel attached to the container, and at least one fastener that is adapted to allow repeated engagement and disengagement of the panels to and from the container and each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Sunny en Liung Huang
  • Marine engine gravity drain system
    Patent number: 7438613
    Abstract: A marine engine quick drain system that is comprised of several engine block drain connections, provided in the area of the engine that must be drained, which drain by means of flow tubes to a drainage connector, a drainage connector which preferable is mounted on a slight incline, stably supported upon a bracket, to the boat hull, the lower end of the collector having a drain valve, such as a spring loaded lever valve, connecting with another singular drain tube, to the hull drain port, such that when the levered valve is opened, all of the coolant fluids and water within the boat engine will drain back into the lake, to empty the engine of any freezable water, when the boat is stowed, upon a boat lift, as when not in usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: William O. Hubbs
  • Stackable and nestable shelves with reinforced platform
    Patent number: D579237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Industrial Wine Products Inc.
    Inventor: Michael L. Gusdorf
  • Cautionary road sign
    Patent number: D583269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventor: Sunny En Liung Huang
  • Conically shaped pivotally structured road sign
    Patent number: D583694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventor: Sunny En Liung Huang
  • Decorative brewer
    Patent number: D584098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Newco Research Corporation Mo Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, Jody Jacobson
  • Multiple coffee brewer
    Patent number: D585230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, Jody G. Jacobsen
  • Swing tag for bagged goods
    Patent number: D585497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignees: Sev-Rend Corporation, Mo Corp.
    Inventor: Robert E. Williams, Jr.
  • Spider like sign support
    Patent number: D585498
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: Sunny En Liung Huang
  • Stackable and nestable shelves with reinforced platform
    Patent number: D587492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Wire Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael L. Gusdorf