Patents Represented by Attorney Paul R. Wylie
  • Patent number: 3940181
    Abstract: An adjustable lightweight hassock comprising a cushion-like upper seat portion pivotally mounted on a unitary tubular base for angular displacement. The upper seat portion is provided with a movable brace element having a multiplicity of teeth for releasably retaining the seat in a tilted position and including an elongated slot so that when the seat is lowered to a horizontal position, the brace element will become horizontally disposed in an inconspicuous position beneath the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1976
    Assignee: Dart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Cheek, Jr.
  • Patent number: 3936126
    Abstract: An electrical connector adapted to provide a common junction and electrical coupling device for a plurality of conductors, preferably at least four conductors; said electrical connector comprising a box like body of deflectable plastic material, said body having a cover integrally connected therewith by a "living hinge"; and a resilient metallic electrical contact member having a plurality of contact portions all integral with each other; the contact portions having conductor engaging and wedging edges at opposite ends thereof; said edges operable adjacent wall portions of said body which is provided with conductor receiving openings adjacent to said wedging edges whereby electrical conductors may be inserted through said openings and between said wedging edges of said contact portions and respective wall portions of said body; said contact member in its prefered form being substantially H-shaped and having a conductor cross bar portion interconnecting a pair of contact portions, each of which has a pair of o
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1973
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1976
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory H. Miller
  • Patent number: 3935805
    Abstract: A spreader closure of the type used to cover a ground coffee receptacle in a coffee brewing apparatus adapted to receive and distribute hot water, said spreader closure having an upper surface portion divided into channels to direct hot water from a central portion to orifices leading through the spreader closure wall whereby the hot water will be evenly distributed over the ground coffee. A special frusto-conical orifice is provided which eliminates blockage due to surface tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1973
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1976
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Russell E. Ihlenfeld