Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Rader, Fishman, Grauer & McGarry
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Patent number: 6006563Abstract: An apparatus for serially making formed parts from a web of deformable material having a plurality of progressive die forming stations for forming multiple parts from the web by advancing the web through each forming station. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a control system for measuring parts formed in the apparatus and adjusting the relationship between first and second die portions of the apparatus to keep the parts formed in the apparatus within predetermined specifications.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: GR Spring & Stamping, Inc.Inventors: Guangyu Zhang, Merle L. Staup, Dennis M. Willyard, Jeffrey A. Lawrence, Ronald E. Weber
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Patent number: 6003885Abstract: A vehicle suspension comprising first and second arms mountable to a vehicle frame for vertical swinging movement adjacent opposite sides of the vehicle frame, each of which mounts an axle for rotatably supporting at least one ground-engaging wheel thereon. Air springs are mounted between the arms and the frame in load-transmitting relation therebetween. An improved axle lift mechanism for lifting the axles and the at least one wheel responsive to relief of air pressure in the air springs is provided which comprises first and second telescoping guide members mountable to the frame, each of which have a distal end adapted to be positioned adjacent opposing sides of the frame and being movable between a retracted position and an extended position. A first lever mechanism is adapted to be mounted to the frame, and is mounted to the distal end of the first telescoping guide member and to the first arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1999Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Neway Anchorlok International, Inc.Inventor: Gregory A. Richardson
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Patent number: 5984217Abstract: A bale dispenser for dispensing hay or silage from a bale is disclosed which has a support table for receiving a bale. Drawing frame is engaged by a cable which is wound onto a winch and which in turn is driven by a motor. The cable draws the drawing frame to move a bale towards an end of the platform. Arranged at the end of the platform is cutting knife for slicing the bale and doffer elements which are rotated to break off biscuits of the hay bale as the hay bale is drawn past the knife. A storage frame is arranged adjacent to the support frame and includes a positioning frame movable from a generally horizontal position to an inclined position to roll a bale from the storage frame onto the support frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Inventor: James Arthur Commins
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Patent number: 5970558Abstract: A sweeper comprising a housing, at least one drawer, and at least one brush rotatably mounted to the housing for sweeping debris into the drawer. The housing forms an opening for removably mounting the drawer for movement between an open and a closed position. The sweeper is rollably supported on wheels which drive the brush. The sweeper incorporates modular features which allow the sweeper to be assembled without the use of tools.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Bissell Inc.Inventors: Eugene M. Canavan, Oliver St. C. Hood
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Patent number: 5966893Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for assembling a planar surface for multiple sheets of building material connected by multiple retaining clips. Each of the retaining clips comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first receptacle defined by a central wall and an upper and lower flange. The second receptacle is defined by an opposite side of the central wall and a second lower flange. A first sheet is inserted into the first receptacle through the open side between the upper and lower flanges and opposite the central wall. A second sheet is pivoted through the open sides of the second receptacle, which are opposite the central wall and the second lower flange. The second portion comprises a T-shaped element having opposing tabs extending from a retaining tongue. The opposing tabs are received within a slot on the first portion such that the retaining tongue overlies the upper surface of a second sheet and closes one of the open sides of the second receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Inventor: David G. Quillin
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Patent number: 5957032Abstract: Brake actuator housings (120) are provided with mounting studs (105, 125) which are spaced from each other a standard predetermined distance so that smaller brake actuators can be mounted to a bracket (5) on a vehicle by way of the same apertures (108) as larger brake actuators.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Neway Anchorlok International, Inc.Inventor: William J. Hicks
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Patent number: 5954264Abstract: A mailbox has a housing with an internal chamber for receiving mail and a mailbox door attached for movement with respect to the housing between a closed position for enclosing the internal chamber and an open position for exposing the internal chamber. A door actuating mechanism is attached to the mailbox and is operable to assist in remotely opening and closing the door by a mail carrier. The door actuating mechanism includes a transmitter; a door mounting section connected to the door; an electrical actuator having an actuator body fixed with respect to the mailbox housing; and an actuator shaft mounted for movement with respect to the actuator body. The shaft has a proximal end portion movably mounted in the actuator body and a distal end portion connected to the door mounting section for opening and closing the door upon movement of the shaft. A receiver is electrically coupled to the actuator for causing the actuator to open or close the mailbox door upon receipt of a signal from the transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Inventor: Louis D. Keller
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Patent number: 5950489Abstract: A variable geometry linkage configuration for use between a support structure and suspended body comprises a link member having first and second ends, a first pivotal interconnection for pivotally interconnecting the first end of the link member with a support plate for rotation about a support pivot axis of rotation. A lever member is provided which has a longitudinal axis and first and second ends. A second pivotal interconnection for pivotally interconnecting the first end of the lever member with an impact plate for rotation about a main pivot axis of rotation. A shock pivot is mounted to the lever member and is adapted to connect an end of a shock absorber to the lever member for rotation about a shock pivot axis of rotation. A third pivotal interconnection is provided for pivotally interconnecting the lever member to the link member for rotation about a lever pivot axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Neway Anchorlok International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas A. McKenzie
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Patent number: 5945929Abstract: A touch control potentiometer is formed of a lower lamina bearing on its upper surface a conductive trace of elongate outline, an upper lamina being flexible under digital pressure and bearing on its lower surface a second conductive trace aligned with the first trace and having the outline thereof, a central lamina being interposed between the upper and lower laminae and formed with an aperture aligned with the first and second traces and having an outline complementary to the outline common to them, one of the traces being formed of a material having relatively high electrical resistance, the other of the traces being formed of a material having relatively low electrical resistance, and a plurality of electrically conductive leads extending outwardly from the laminate and comprising first and second leads in contact with the said one trace at its ends, and a third lead in contact with said other trace at one end one of its ends.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1997Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: The Challenge Machinery CompanyInventor: Michael Allen Westra
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Patent number: 5941922Abstract: A gear availability indicator for multi-gear transmissions of motor vehicles includes a signal processing unit for receiving input signals representative of vehicle speed and engine speed. The signal processing unit can determine a gear ratio value representative of the relationship between vehicle speed and engine speed for each gear in the vehicle transmission and can generate output signals for operation of a display. The display includes a first section displaying a range of acceptable engine speeds and a second section displaying gear symbols representative of gear ratio values. The displayed range of acceptable engine speeds and the displayed gear symbols are relatively moveable. The mutual alignment of the displayed range of acceptable engine speeds and one or more of the displayed gear symbols indicates that one or more gears represented by the one or more gear symbols are available for engagement in the transmission.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1996Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Johnson Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kent H. Price, Robert J. Young
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Patent number: 5938068Abstract: A container for storing food items comprising a cover hingedly mounted to a tray. The hinge comprising one or more hinge lines. A line of weakness is provided to aid in the removal of the cover from the tray. The line of weakness preferably comprises a series of closed crests and troughs.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Dart ContainerInventors: Todd Atkins, Donald L. Dixon, Jr.
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Patent number: 5937733Abstract: A spring brake actuator (10), with a large-force compression spring (82) in a second spring chamber (78) of the housing, has vent openings (100) in the housing communicating with the second spring chamber (78). A filter assembly (134) covers the vent openings (100). Weep holes (62), (104), (102), and (100) in a sleeve (50) of an push rod (18), in a spring brake actuator rod (84), and in a spring brake housing portion (68) together permit fluid compressed in a first service brake chamber (30) to flow through a conduit define by these weep holes out of the brake actuator (10) wherein it is filtered by the filter assembly (134).Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: NAI Anchorlok International, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Stojic
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Patent number: 5937475Abstract: The invention relates to a water extraction cleaning machine having a variable solution mixing valve adapted to create cleaning solution mixtures of variable constituent ratios. Clean water and detergent are provided from tanks supported on the water extraction cleaning machines. The size of the detergent inlet opening can be altered through rotation of a control knob provided on the outside of the water extraction cleaning machine. The knob is interconnected to at least one member which is adapted to vary the size of one of the detergent fluid inlet and the clean water inlet so that the ratio of constituent elements can be altered depending upon the cleaning application.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1996Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Bissell Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Kasen, Charles A. Reed, Jr.
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Patent number: 5938501Abstract: The invention relates to a device for performing contouring operations on a three-dimensional member, such as boat hulls, decks and molds. The device comprises a first frame and a second frame wherein the second frame is movably mounted to the first frame. A robotic arm is movably mounted to the second frame whereby a distal end of the arm is positionable in three dimensions with respect to the member. The distal end of the arm is adapted to carry a tool thereon. The structure of the first frame defines a pair of working chambers therein and a passageway so that the arm can travel therebetween. A controller is interconnected to the arm and the first and second frames for controlling the position of the second frame with respect to the first frame, the arm with respect to the second frame, and the distal end of the arm with respect to the arm. The tool on the arm can thereby be positioned to abut the member and perform contouring operations thereon.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Wedin International, Inc.Inventors: William J. Gerding, Jack N. Rabun, Jr.
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Patent number: 5927730Abstract: A cart having a platform base adapted to support a user and further including a connector assembly mounted to the front end of the base for rigidly connecting the base to a personal mobility vehicle and including a pair of swivel casters mounted to the underside of the platform base rearwardly of the connector for aiding the maneuverability of the cart when it is connected to the personal mobility vehicle. The connector assembly comprises a clamping mechanism to clamp onto a rear lifting handle in one embodiment and comprises two pair of vertically slidable plates one set of which is pivotally mounted to the front end of the platform and the other set of which are rigidly mounted to the rear portion of the cart in another embodiment. The cart further includes a support rail extending upwardly from the front end of the platform base and adapted to supply support to the user. The support rail is secured by a pair of side braces extending from the rear end of the platform base to the support rail.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: James F. SattlerInventor: James L. Sattler
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Patent number: 5924712Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle includes a longitudinally extending frame, an axle connected to the frame for relative movement with respect thereto, an air spring mounted between the frame and the axle to yieldably support the axle with respect to the frame, and upper and lower trailing arms attached to each side of the frame. A first torsion bar extends between and is rigidly attached to the upper trailing arms and a second torsion bar extends between and is rigidly attached to the lower trailing arms. The torsion bar cooperates with the springs during deflection of the suspension system with respect to the frame to thereby yieldably resist relative movement between the trailing arms and the frame. In one embodiment, the upper and lower trailing arms are parallel to each other. This arrangement results in load equalization between the suspension assemblies. Any relative torque caused by deflection of the trailing arms is equally distributed between both torque bars.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1997Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Neway Anchorlok International, Inc.Inventor: William C. Pierce
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Patent number: D412030Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1997Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: NEMCO, Inc.Inventor: W. Gregory Tuggle
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Patent number: D412295Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1998Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Bissell Inc.Inventors: Kim J. Waldvogel, W. Layne Carruth, Steven D. DeRidder
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Patent number: D412420Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1997Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Harrow Products, Inc.Inventor: Frederick J. Harris
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Patent number: D418266Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Douglas J. Medema, Jose Carlito Santiago